Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.
Direction
Capra's Hollywood polish on government-funded messaging is weirdly hypnotic.
Editing
Rapid-fire montages that would make Eisenstein weep with joy.
Director
Frank Capra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
