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202085 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

On the Front Line

202085 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fourteen photojournalists share their experiences capturing the brutal realities of war, revealing the suffering faced by individuals in conflict zones.

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Matteo Balsamo,

Francesco Del Grosso

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Fourteen photojournalists share their experiences capturing the brutal realities of war, revealing the suffering faced by individuals in conflict zones.

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Matteo Balsamodirector

Francesco Del Grossodirector

Francesco Del Grossowriter

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Roberto Mariotti's On the Front Line features fourteen photojournalists who document the harsh conditions of war. Their photographs capture the suffering of individuals in conflict zones. The film presents their voices and memories, revealing the emotional impact of their work. It shows that the front line extends beyond battlefields, illustrating the daily struggles for survival in war-torn areas. The documentary runs for 85 minutes and was released in 2020.

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