Restrepo

Synopsis

Restrepo is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost Restrepo, named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats. The only goal is to make viewers feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. This is war, full stop. The conclusions are up to you.

Director Biography

Reporting from Afghanistan since 1996, he is the bestselling author of the “The Perfect Storm” and is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair. Tim Hetherington has reported on conflict for over ten years. He was awarded the 2008 World Press Photo for his work in Afghanistan and is a contributing photographer for Vanity Fair.