One of the Most Devastating Shots!

Come and See (1985)

I've watched many great war pictures, but none compare to Elem Klimov's 1985 masterpiece, Come and See. I wrote about it a few years back after seeing it for the first time. It's a film that changed my outlook on the world and filmmaking.

It taught me that cinema should show the world's beauty and the harshness of human nature with honesty. What it also taught me about the world is how delicate it can be if we are not careful, especially with the weapons we have.

The picture I'm sharing is one that I will never forget. It's harrowing and, like the rest of the film, is shot with tremendous care, conveying both evil and innocence. It is a shot that has inspired me as a screenwriter while simultaneously making me incredibly sad.

Shot in sequence, Come and See is one of the most essential films of all time, and everyone, I think, should see it at least once, if not twice. It's a film intended for both film buffs, writers, and filmmakers, and if you are a vendor selling fruits, regardless of where you live.