Beasts of No Nation (2015)
A poignant and unflinching drama, Beasts of No Nation tells the harrowing story of a young boy forced into the grim world of child soldiers in an unnamed West African country. With raw intensity, the film lays bare the brutal realities of war, capturing the profound loss of innocence and the enduring human spirit in a powerful, emotionally charged narrative.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, this cinematic masterpiece delivers stunning performances, including Idris Elba as a commanding yet morally complex warlord and Abraham Attah in a breakout role as the resilient young protagonist. Beasts of No Nation is a haunting exploration of survival, resilience, and the human cost of conflict.
Themes: War, child soldiers, loss of innocence, resilience
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga
Cast: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah
