Of Men and War - True/False Film Fest

Of Men and War

Veterans of the Iraq War take refuge with a Napa Valley therapist to find forgiveness in themselves. Presented by Veterans United Home Loans
Director: Laurent B̩cue-Renard
Runtime: 2:22
In-person: dir. Laurent B̩cue-Renard, editor Isidore Bethel and subject David Wells
Fest Year: 2015
Of Men and War situates us in the middle of a Napa Valley–based retreat center for PTSD-afflicted veterans of the Iraq war. Some rage and rail against the world’s indignities, but over time their deep humanity emerges, thanks to the efforts of pioneering therapist Fred Gusman. Deeply grounded in authentic, earthy characters, including wives and children, filmmaker Laurent Bécue-Renard gains stunning access to these fragile souls and their stories. And he and his collaborator Camille Cottagnoud have an uncannily intuitive way with their cameras, creating a uniquely fluid intimacy. Of Men and War is a big movie about forgiveness, group dynamics, trust, guilt, shame, and the value of counseling and anger management. (PS) Presented by Veterans United Home Loans.