# Genocide (1982)

" Genocide ," directed by Giorgio Capitani , presents a harrowing depiction of the effects of war and genocide through the lens of a fictional narrative interwoven with historical events. The film focuses on the plight of a group of people in a fictional country experiencing atrocities that mirror real-life genocides.The story revolves around a young couple , victims of political repression, who are caught in the violent upheaval in their homeland. As they attempt to escape the chaos, they grapple with the harsh realities of persecution, displacement, and the impact of ethnic cleansing. The film emphasizes the struggle for survival against oppressive forces and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horror.Through its characters, "Genocide" explores the psychological and social ramifications of war on individuals and communities.The characters often face difficult decisions that test their values and priorities in survival scenarios. This gripping narrative highlights the personal and collective trauma endured by those affected by genocide, serving as both a cautionary tale and a call to awareness regarding the consequences of hatred and intolerance.

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1982
- By: Arnold Schwartzman, Martin Gilbert, Marvin Hie
- Genres: Drama, War, Documentary, History
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/genocide-1982)
- Licence or status: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (as the archive states it)
- Who can watch: Adult profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

Not offered: its uploader states a Creative Commons licence, but that it is the rights holder's is not shown: its record does not date the work from 2002, when the licences were first published, or the work is another's (an older work under a later date, or a video set to another's song), and nothing else the site holds shows where it is free. Unclear is not offered.