Heroes
Heroes

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Heroes

1977
Movie
112 min
English

A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to find out what became of the other men in his unit.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Jerzy SkolimowskiGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A young Polish orphan who survived the Holocaust finds himself in Paris after World War II. He struggles to build a new life and connect with others, haunted by his past traumas. His journey is one of resilience and the search for belonging in a world forever changed by conflict.

Critical Reception

Heroes received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Jerzy Skolimowski's stark and unsentimental portrayal of post-war trauma and the resilience of the human spirit. Some found the pacing slow, but the performances and visual style were often highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw and honest depiction of a survivor's struggle.

  • Acknowledged for its strong visual direction and atmospheric quality.

  • Some found the narrative bleak and challenging to engage with.

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Fun Fact

Jerzy Skolimowski, the director, also wrote the screenplay and composed a portion of the score for 'Heroes'.

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