Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket". Portrayal of the Vietnam War

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Focusing on the portrayal of the Vietnam War, this seminar paper analyzes the film Full Metal Jacket within the broader context of Vietnam War cinema. It highlights the challenges faced by the film industry during the war and the evolution of its representations in the late 1970s. The paper examines the experiences of young recruits during military training and the psychological impacts of war, comparing Full Metal Jacket's unique perspective with other films from the era. Selected scenes are analyzed to illustrate the film's approach to depicting this historical conflict.