See You Up There
dir. Albert Dupontel · 2017
In the face of destruction and loss, the struggle to find meaning and connection in life can lead to unexpected resilience and creativity.
Plot
In November 1918, a few days before the Armistice, when Lieutenant Pradelle orders a senseless attack, he causes a useless disaster; but his outrageous act also binds the lives of two soldiers who have nothing more in common than the battlefield: Édouard saves Albert, although at a high cost. They become companions in misfortune who will attempt to survive in a changing world. Pradelle, in his own way, does the same.
Why watch
"See You Up There" masterfully intertwines the absurdity of war with the haunting bonds of friendship formed in the darkest moments of human history. A visually striking exploration of trauma, it challenges the viewer to reflect on the true cost of conflict and the moral complexities that arise in its wake.