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The Profession of Arms (1983 film)

The Profession of Arms (French: Le métier des armes) is a 1983 Canadian documentary film directed by Michael Bryans and Tina Viljoen.

Synopsis

The film was the third in the seven-part War series, hosted by Gwynne Dyer, examining modern warfare featuring soldiers from six different nations discussing the effects of new technology alongside other challenges.[1][2]

Accolades

It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "The Profession of Arms". Collection. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
  2. ^ The A.V. Club
  3. ^ "NY Times: The Profession of Arms". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2008.
  4. ^ Documentary Winners: 1984 Oscars
  5. ^ "The 56th Academy Awards (1984) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 9 October 2011.