Blessed by Fire

Synopsis

Blessed by Fire, known as Iluminados por el fuego, is a powerful and poignant drama directed by Tristán Bauer and released in 2005. The film follows the story of a group of young soldiers who fought in the Falklands War and their struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Through a series of flashbacks, viewers are taken on an emotional journey as the soldiers recount their experiences during the war and the impact it had on their lives. Blessed by Fire explores themes of friendship, survival, and the enduring trauma of war, offering a raw and unflinching portrayal of the human cost of conflict.

Cast

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  Gastón Pauls

  Esteban Leguizamón

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  Virginia Innocenti

  Marta

• Pablo Ribba

  Alberto Vargas

• César Albarracín

  Juan

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  Víctor Hugo Carrizo

  Pizarro

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  Arturo Bonín

  Médico Buenos Aires

Reviews

Blessed by Fire has received critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of the psychological toll of war on soldiers. Rotten Tomatoes praised the film for its 'haunting and heartbreaking' depiction of the Falklands War, giving it a high rating of 90%. IMDb users rated the movie 6.7/10, acknowledging its emotional depth and impactful storytelling. Metacritic, with a score of 61/100, lauded the performances of the cast, particularly Gastón Pauls, and the film's ability to capture the complexities of war trauma. Variety hailed Blessed by Fire as a 'gut-wrenching and moving' exploration of the lasting scars of combat, while The Guardian described it as a 'sensitive and thought-provoking' film that resonates long after the credits roll.