I’ve been working my way through a lot of “under the radar” films recently. Typically, these films feature big name stars in movies that were overlooked for one reason or another. Perhaps the film is weak. Perhaps the studio didn’t market the film properly. Perhaps the subject matter isn’t necessarily “box office material”. There are lots of reasons why a film might fail to find an audience.
“Triage” is one of these films. It showcases Colin Farrell and Paz Vega in a story about a war photographer who returns from an assignment without his colleague. He is psychologically shaken and physically bruised. And despite efforts from the woman he loves, he is not willing to explain the details of the events that occurred. Clearly, it is some sort of repression or PTSD. His girlfriend is desperate to find the answers and enlists the help of her father, a psychologist, to dig a little deeper.
Directed by Danis Tanovic, who was at the helm of a great movie called “No Man’s Land”, this film is hard to watch. It is emotionally heavy — perhaps the main reason it hasn’t found a wider audience. I thought it was a rewarding experience… beautifully acted and well written. Farrell and Vega are terrific here. “Triage” is a small film that might be hard to find, but it is definitely worth a look.
