Journey to the End of Night
Synopsis
The recollections of a shattered and traumatised man, a former escapee from the advancing Japanese army relates the horrors of war, his doubts and misgivings of the support of comrades, his fear for the loss of his best friend, and of course, his own fear of dying. "Journey to the End of Night" is the diary of a soldier. Although it was filmed forty years after the event, it is a timeless universal testimony because of its power and emotion. It is the voice of an individual raised against the violence, the horror and the futility of war. The film raises one question which continues to haunt us: a soldier is trained to kill, but not to commit murder. Who can draw the line?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Tammer
- Original Title
- Journey to the End of Night
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Tammer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Tammer
Director
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What is Journey to the End of Night about?
The recollections of a shattered and traumatised man, a former escapee from the advancing Japanese army relates the horrors of war, his doubts and misgivings of the support of comrades, his fear for the loss of his best friend, and of course, his own fear of dying. "Journey to the End of Night" is the diary of a soldier. Although it was filmed forty years after the event, it is a timeless universal testimony because of its power and emotion. It is the voice of an individual raised against the violence, the horror and the futility of war. The film raises one question which continues to haunt us: a soldier is trained to kill, but not to commit murder. Who can draw the line?
Who directed Journey to the End of Night?
Journey to the End of Night was directed by Peter Tammer.
Who stars in Journey to the End of Night?
The principal cast of Journey to the End of Night includes Not specified.
When was Journey to the End of Night released and how long is it?
Journey to the End of Night was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.