War And Justice: Review. By Simon Lalji.

Harrowing, shocking and somewhat excruciating

War, conflict and justice. Three words to define the documentary ‘War and Justice’. ‘War and Justice’ tells the continuous story of war throughout the world from the unique lense of the ICC (International Criminal Court) and former prosecutor of the ICC, Luis Moreno-Oca on a worldwide mission to spread peace, prosperity and justice throughout the world, but can a mere documentary touch the heart of viewers?

Though for most films the answer is quick and simple, ‘War and Justice is not as straightforward as it may seem. For ‘War and Justice’, though painted to be seen through the fabulous film medium, does not come off as a film, but rather as a perilous political statement. This can most prominently be targeted through the film’s continuous gory and graphic scenes of war, forcing viewers to bear witness to the horrors of war and exposing them to the worst aspects of humanity. Though some may foresee directors Marcus Vetter and Michelle Gentile’s clear intentions of spreading their message of a world free of war and violence, the horrendously harrowing realism behind these scenes may deter viewers entirely as they are forced into an extremely uncanny, uncomfortable and all around shocking witness to war, death and even torture, perhaps even replacing viewers attention to the documentary with an underlying sickness to the heart. Thus to say, ‘War and Justice is not for the faint of heart.

Ironically, the nature of ‘War and Justice’s’ horrifically real depiction of war deterring audiences may just be what drives audiences towards the film and success. With true political figures such as Luis Moreno Ocamp being at the helm and centre it presents audiences with a direct door into true political intentions for the films true aim almost come off as to not entertain but to inform, enlighten and inspire. Thus guiding audiences towards a pacifistic approach to war rather than that of violence, a theme of which those behind the film clearly present aggressive political views towards. 

Though some may say an overbearing amount of carnage, destruction and chaos plague the films true narrative, distracts from Vetter and Gentile’s true intentions others may call it a wake up call to the world around them as they foresee the repeated chaos of war that countless countries around the world are forced to endure repeatedly throughout history. However, with both directors stating their shock and horror towards current wars around the world, audiences may be forced to manifest in their minds the irony of the films existence, for many around the world continue to wonder whether messages of pacifism presented by films and media such as ‘War and Justice’ truly have any impact at all or whether they are simply a waste of time to make and watch.

Overall, ‘War and Justice’ is bound to split audiences as all people across the world know how strong and sometimes dangerous political ideologies can be. Though Vetter, Gentile and team try to present messages of peace in a world that some would say is on fire, many viewers are bound to fear and be deterred from viewing altogether by the continuous carnage put to screen.

3/5

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