

The Damned

Winter 1862. In the midst of the Civil War, the US Army sends a company of volunteer soldiers to the western territories, with the task of patrolling the unchartered borderlands. As their mission ultimately changes course, the meaning behind their engagement begins to elude them.
The film uses the American Civil War as a backdrop to explore the characters' relationship with the environment. Although set in a period of conflict, the focus is more on introspection and contemplative scenes, highlighted by beautiful cinematography. However, this approach ends up becoming excessive, as the pace of the film is extremely slow and draggy. Even when the narrative moves forward, little happens and the development of the characters remains shallow. This results in a general feeling of superficiality.