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2. Diary (2010)

by Tim Hetherington

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1. Sleeping Soldiers_single screen (2009)

by Tim Hetherington

1 year ago

The work was made in 2007-8 while I was following a platoon of US Airborne Infantry based in the Korengal Valley of Eastern Afghanistan. This is a single screen version of the original 3-screen installation that was first show in New York in 2009 (the original 3-screen version was designed as an immerisve installation, and not for the small screen).

Camera + Directed by Tim Hetherington
Edit + Sound design by Magali Charrier

4'34 / 2009

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alx 1 year ago

How can any of those soldiers come out of such situations unscathed? How can you?
What a wallop this is.

It feels a bit out of place to say how good this film is, as it depicts heights of pain and fear, but it is. It's very good. Powerful audio work. Excellent editing and transitions.

You've made Alexander Sokurov's "Spiritual Voices"' dark twin.

Thanks for sharing.
nora bens 1 year ago

very strong.
thanks for sharing.
antonio arcos 10 months ago

impressive document, rest in peace, Tim!
Adam Gnych 10 months ago

beautiful. thank you for your story telling. Rest in peace Tim
Candace Barbot 10 months ago

Your vision will be missed! Thanks for the gifts.
Elizabeth Tadic 10 months ago

powerful work. thank you.
Laurie Johnson 10 months ago

Your vision and gifts will survive, as your spirit finds higher ground. Thanks for leading us there... RIP, Tim. Prayers for your loved ones.
George EOS 10 months ago

RIP Tim.
Christopher Janney 10 months ago

Godspeed. RIP
THANK YOU!
dukeofwindsor 10 months ago

Heart-breaking. Rest in Peace, Tim.
Tina Schelhorn 10 months ago

wewill keep up your spirit and continue to show your work. Thanx
stephanie farrugia 10 months ago

may you now find an answer for all this senseless misery..RIP
Dyan Bone 10 months ago

You're incredible vision will not be forgotten.
Deep appreciation and respect for the bravery and hard work put into every piece that was done. Time to rest in peace.
thueng 10 months ago

i like it.....
Gregorio A. Sebastian 10 months ago

Your work remain... rest in peace
Tony Grice 10 months ago

Powerful and moving film. You give a real insight into what these brave young men go through. Tim, your vision, your talent will live on through your amazing body of work, and it will continue to inspire and inform people worldwide. RIP Tim.
Veronica Alice 10 months ago

Wow! EXTRA-absolutely petrifying that is also both quietening and provoking. You'll be missed. R.I.P. Tim
Karin de la Penha 10 months ago

Clear, unflinching, and ultimately oddly loving. If we had to lose you, Tim, this is a wonderful legacy
Tom Hackbarth 10 months ago

amazing amazing work
RIP Tim
Arnold Kopff 10 months ago

What can be said that hasn't already been said?

Rest in peace Tim.
Amanda Tristão Parra 9 months ago

strong mind, sad to know his destiny had so much to do with this piece. amazing artist.
prue benson 9 months ago

Inspiring life and work for mankind and amazing film. RIP

..."And I do not know why, when I look at them sleeping, I feel a kind of helpless pity. For if they themselves are not aware of their own restlessness, I can feel it alright. Straight, noble, clean, loyal they are, but terribly poor. They need a new God".
(Someone must speak to Mankind, letter from Antoine de Saint Exupery)