BLOOD DIAMOND
Is a 2006 German-American political war thriller film co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou. The title refers to blood diamonds, which are diamonds mined in war zones and sold to finance conflicts, and thereby profit warlords and diamond companies across the world. (+ 18)
Historical realism - 9/10
Teacher's opinion - 8/10
IMDb opinion - 8/10
THE LIFE OF THE OTHERS
The Lives of Others (German: Das Leben der Anderen) is a 2006 German drama film, marking the feature film debut of filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, about the monitoring of East Berlin residents by agents of the Stasi, the GDR's secret police. (+ 13)
Historical realism - 9/10
Teacher's opinion - 8/10
IMDb opinion - 8,5/10
RWANDA HOTEL
Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 American historical drama film directed by Terry George. Based on the Rwandan Genocide which occurred during the spring of 1994, the film, which has been called an African Schindler's List, documents Rusesabagina's acts to save the lives of his family and more than a thousand other refugees by granting them shelter in the besieged Hôtel des Mille Collines. Hotel Rwanda explores genocide, political corruption, and the repercussions of violence. (+ 18)
Teacher's opinion - 8/10
IMDb opinion - 7,6/10
BEASTS OF NO NATION
Beasts of No Nation is a 2015 American war drama film written, shot, and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, about a young boy who becomes a child soldier as his country goes through a horrific war. Shot in Ghana and starring Idris Elba. Beware: Adult Content (+ 18)
Teacher's opinion - 8/10
IMDb opinion - 7,4/10
THE BUTLER
The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler) is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and produced by Lee Daniels. the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who is a witness of notable political and social events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler.
Historical realism - 9/10
Teacher's opinion - 6/10
IMDb opinion - 7,2/10
