ismael chang ghalimi

Letters from Iwo Jima

Yesterday, May and I went to see Letters from Iwo Jima (IMDB), the companion movie to Flags of Our Fathers (IMDB), both directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie tells the story of the battle for Iwo Jima that took place during World War II, narrated from the Japanese side. It is a vibrant reminder that war should be avoided whenever possible. We are planning on watching Flags of Our Fathers later this week.

[...] Tonight, May and I watched Flags of Our Fathers (IMDB), a war movie directed by Clint Eastwood. Personally, I preferred its companion movie watched earlier this week, Letters from Iwo Jima (IMDB). It was a lot more intimate, very moving. Nevertheless, both movies together make for a fascinating combination. [...]