The historical events of World War 2 have inspired some of the most emotionally and politically charged pieces produced by filmmakers, covering all areas of the War from stories of the soldiers, the battle scenes, and the bombings to the mission stories, the politics, and the Holocaust. If you're just sliding into the World War 2 film genre, it will undoubtedly be difficult to select your "starter" film, as there are literally hundreds to choose from. Both old school cinema and contemporary filmmakers have produced some great World War 2 films, so it's best to just sort your way through by watching the films that have become explosive (no pun intended) classics in cinema history, both for their accuracy and artistic accomplishments.
The World War 2 Experience
* '''''The Jewish Experience'''''dvd'>The Pianist are two good examples of films attempting to portray the Jewish experience; both movies depict concentration camp victims who are trying to survive the violence of the Nazi soldiers.
* '''''The Soldiers'''''Ryan'>Saving Private Ryan. Much of the heart of the films deals with the relationship between soldiers as they cope with fighting as one entity against the enemy.
