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About this video essay:
A critical review of the new adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, and how it functions as an anti-war movie.

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Content:
00:00 Man versus Nature
00:57 The Purpose of Anti-War Cinema
02:37 Interrogating Hero Systems
04:32 Historical Context
05:20 The Reality of War
07:20 The Cinematic Language of Combat
08:31 De-Individualizing Warfare
11:00 The Broader Context
13:48 Deconstructing the Lie of Heroism
14:41 Changing the Ending
16:22 In Conclusion

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