To the millions who have tasted war, either in front of or behind the camera, there is often a burning need to digest the experience. This session is devoted to their commentaries – from a French freelancer venturing into the depths of his first battle in Afghanistan, to the cynical, philosophical commentaries of seasoned Russian “stringers” in war-ravaged Caucasus, and finally an Iraqi-Danish filmmaker posing politically dangerous questions to her nervous relatives in Baghdad. War is truly a risky business for all concerned. Luckily we have Tolstoy to help us digest this unforgettable three-course meal.
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