83 minutes to become a soldier in one of the world's most remote armies. No pressure.
It follows two recruits, Jacob and Marcus, as they embark upon their 12 week training programme to become privates. The new recruits face live firing exercises, camping out in brisk conditions and all the tough training required to be a proficient member of the Islands defence force.
Cinematography
Bleak Falklands landscapes that dwarf the human drama
Direction
Intimate access without manufactured tension
Director
Joshua Saunders
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The FIDF is one of the world's smallest military units, formed in 1892 and still entirely volunteer-run. Their existence is a political statement as much as a practical defense.
Filmed during the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, the documentary never mentions Argentina directly — the silence itself speaks volumes about lingering trauma.
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