Film Lens
Oh! Man is the concluding film of Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi's trilogy on the First World War, following 'Prisoners of the War' and 'On the Heights All is Peace'. The film examines the aftermath of the war from 1919 to 1921, focusing on the physical and psychological effects on individuals, especially children. It presents a visual narrative that reflects on the emblem of totalitarianism and the violence of the era.
The directors create an anatomical inventory of the damaged body, addressing the deconstruction and artificial reconstruction of humanity. The film questions how society can forget its past and continue to perpetuate the horrors of conflict, ultimately reflecting on the consequences of war on the human condition.
Why Watch
- •See the impact of World War I on children.
- •Find out about the physical toll of war.
- •Meet the filmmakers behind this trilogy.
Did You Know
•The film is part of a trilogy that includes two other films.
•It focuses on the years 1919 to 1921, post-World War I.
•Benito Mussolini appears in the film as a historical figure.
Perfect For
World War I historyFilm studiesItalian cinema