The Profession of Arms (French: Le métier des armes) is a 1983 Canadian documentary film directed by Michael Bryans and Tina Viljoen.
| The Profession of Arms | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Bryans Tina Viljoen |
| Written by | Gwynne Dyer |
| Produced by | Bill Brind Michael Bryans Barrie Howells John Kramer Tina Viljoen |
| Narrated by | Gwynne Dyer |
| Edited by | Tina Viljoen |
| Distributed by | National Film Board of Canada |
Release date |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editThe 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
editIt was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ "The Profession of Arms". Collection. National Film Board of Canada. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ^ The A.V. Club
- ^ "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.
- ^ Documentary Winners: 1984 Oscars
- ^ "The 56th Academy Awards (1984) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 9 October 2011.