Roberto Minervini's 'The Damned' Explores the Quiet Desperation of Civil War Soldiers

Set in 1862, the film captures the existential struggles and camaraderie of Union soldiers on the Northwestern frontier.

Minervini's latest work blends fiction and documentary, portraying soldiers' lives with minimal action and natural dialogue.
The film focuses on the soldiers' internal conflicts regarding faith, duty, and the meaning of their mission.
Cinematographer Carlos Alfonso Corral's work enhances the film's historical realism with shallow-focus compositions.
A significant battle scene underscores the futility and confusion faced by the troops.
'The Damned' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is currently seeking U.S. distribution.