The Thin Red Line (1998)

Plot Summary

Amid the turmoil of World War II, soldiers engage in a grueling battle against nature and the enemy on a Pacific island. The film delves deep into the minds of these soldiers, exploring their inner conflicts and the brutal realities of war. Its stunning visuals, captured by the masterful use of long takes, offer a unique and immersive perspective on the harrowing experiences of war.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1999)

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Film Editing

Billy Weber Leslie Jones Saar Klein

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Sound

Andy Nelson Anna Behlmer Paul 'Salty' Brincat

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Music, Original Dramatic Score

Hans Zimmer

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published

Terrence Malick

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Cinematography

John Toll

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Picture

Robert Michael Geisler John Roberdeau Grant Hill

Berlin International Film Festival (1999)

Golden Berlin Bear 1999

Winner

Golden Berlin Bear

Terrence Malick