The first important advantage of the chosen topic is the relatively low awareness of most people, despite the historical significance of the events of the 1950-1953-ies. This project will be primarily interesting to people who are interested in the topic of history and have some experience watching military newsreels. Personally, after reviewing dozens of documentaries about the Second World War, I literally breathlessly perceived information about the new theater of military operations - the war in Korea.
As for the content of the film, it is almost certain that most viewers will be surprised by the point of view that is given for the general understanding of war. The presented chronicle reflects not the cold trenches of the fratricidal war on the peninsula, but the unfolding international conflict of interests. Attention is focused on the American presence and peacekeeping mission of the then young post-war UN organization on the one hand, and the communist regime led by the DPRK, China and the USSR on the other. Therefore, it is important to approach the view with a clear understanding that only one perspective of conflict is reflected here.
It is worth noting the excellent quality of the restored chronicle and, of course, the merit of selfless war correspondents, thanks to whom we have the opportunity to study history firsthand. Although on close-ups the graininess of the image is striking, if desired, you can consider even remote objects, and large near-term plans allow you to see the life of army life without banknotes. He tirelessly explains what is happening in the frame, gives the overall political picture, gives the most popular opinions and arguments. The film does not have full-fledged interviews as such, and the opinions of individual participants in the events are usually presented as a quote, again behind the scenes.
Let me repeat what has been said above that the purpose of this project was not to reveal, among other things, the horrors of the civil war, and yet this information is lacking in the end – a feeling of understatement is created. On the other hand, it encourages you to start studying the topic yourself after the fact. Moreover, the style of narration can hardly be called a monotonous reading of book facts - it is an hour and a half of an animated story, with growing interest.
8 out of 10