directed by: Michael Cimino, year: 1978
actors: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage, Meryl Streep, John Cazale

The Deer Hunter is a harrowing and powerful exploration of the impact of the Vietnam War on a small American steelworking community. The film follows three close friends, Michael, Nick, and Steven, as they enlist to serve in Vietnam. Through their harrowing and brutal experiences, the film delves into themes of friendship, trauma, and the shattering effects of war. The story is both epic in scope and deeply personal, capturing the emotional and psychological toll on those who serve and those who remain at home.

Vietnam War, Friendship, Trauma, Survival, Patriotism, Masculinity