It is a masterpiece of war cinema that immerses us in the desperate evacuation of Allied soldiers trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II. With a unique narrative that intertwines three different perspectives – land, sea and air – the film tells how hundreds of thousands of British and French soldiers were trapped, surrounded by German forces, with the sea as their only hope of escape.
On land, we follow a young soldier named Tommy as he fights to survive amidst the chaos. At sea, we meet a brave civilian who, along with his son, joins the flotilla of small boats that crossed the English Channel to rescue the soldiers. In the air, an RAF pilot risks everything in a battle against enemy fighters to protect the retreating troops.
Without grand dialogue or exaggerated heroics, Dunkirk stands out for its impressive direction, a distressing soundtrack and editing that keeps you on the edge of your seat. More than a war film, it is a sensory experience that lets you feel the fear, hope and struggle for survival as if you were there.