Life Itsef: A Brief Analysis

Thank you for letting me know this film. The title of the title came from a comrade in arms’ name. It was amazing that this film was directed by Sebastian Junger, an American journalist, and British photojournalist Tim Hetherington. And this was their first film. It was said that they initially were suppose to take a short video; later, they were shocked at experience at shooting the video so they decided to make the film. These two directors were brave and they had to work their timetable in with soiders’. They seemed to join in the war. A war film may not bring audience happiness; instead, the film gives out a tiny sublime signal. Audience hate wars; audience like peace. The film may remind some of audience whose family members and friends are in the war. The film achieved a great success. Unfortunately, “Co-director of Restrepo, Tim Hetherington, was killed on April 20, 2011 while covering the conflict in Libya”.

I am quite interested in the film because it was about Roger Ebert. I have read several film reviews from Roger and those review were pretty good. I am curious about Roger’s life. Life Itsef (2014) is one of few excellent documentaries that Roger …show more content…
Roger Ebert said the title of the movie has two meaning, “As he journeys to the South Pole, which is as far as you can get from everywhere,Werner Herzog also journeys to the prospect of man's oblivion”. I don’t understand why Roger said the film was a journey to “the prospect of man’s oblivion”. Maybe Antarctica’s cold weather and quiet environment make Herzog think. Antarctica is a majestic area and I can’t wait to watch the film. I think a documentary that records nature is a gift for those audience who like travel around the world. Audience don’t have to be emotional or sentimental while they are watching the film; they just need to enjoy the happy journey shared by