A Private War

"The most powerful weapon is the truth."

Nov 16 2018 R 1h 50m
Biography, Drama, War

One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

Plot

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London's elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she's witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her -- along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) -- to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.

Written by

Arash Amel, Marie Brenner

Directed by

Matthew Heineman

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Savvy Media Holdings, Denver and Delilah Productions, Thunder Road, Kamala Films

Languages

Italiano, Español, English

Awards

2 wins & 10 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
22,444
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA