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So, 'For the War to End, the Walls Should Have Crumbled' is this lesser-known gem from 1980 where the Dardenne brothers really dive into the gritty world of worker struggles. The film features a former electrical worker who gets deep into the nitty-gritty of creating an underground newspaper for workers’ rights, which ultimately costs him his job. It's raw, almost documentary-like, capturing that sense of urgency and desperation. The pacing's deliberate, letting you sit with the weight of these issues. What's striking is how you feel the atmosphere of the factory – it almost breathes with the tension of the times. The practical effects? Minimal, but they add to the authenticity. A thick tone of realism permeates it, making it distinctive amidst many other documentaries.
Explore themes of labor and resistance.Unique early Dardenne experimental style.Focus on real-life struggles in factory settings.
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