W Mosulu

Infinite heaps of rubble evoke their distress, and the soundtrack of explosions and gunfire truly contributes to the feeling of authenticity to such an extent that you feel as if you were in the epicenter of the battle. The shots of terrified refugees and wounded children are emotionally impactful, there is no doubt about that. On the other hand, the courage of Jana Andert logically has its limits. In certain shots, the soldiers of the Golden Division seem to be showing off for the camera, and elsewhere they most likely restrain their emotions in front of the camera. I would expect the reporter to try to get "under the skin" of the soldiers more, to encourage them to provide valuable personal testimonies. The informative commentary also could have been more extensive. In general, it is a documentary that attacks more on emotions than bombarding the viewer with information and immersing them deeper into the issues. Personally, I prefer the latter, so for me, my overall impression is only 65%. (02.02.2019)