The highest-grossing war film ever

China vs. US-led international forces in the bloodiest Korean War battle.

The US is unavoidably associated with the highest-grossing films. Despite its origin, a recent war film topped its genre internationally, which is rare in these rankings. This blockbuster, ‘The Battle of Lake Changjin’, available on Prime Video, showcases the power of the Chinese box office and its impressive visuals.

In Spain, it was seen but released discreetly, producing most of its $913 million box office revenue. The film is unique: commissioned by the Chinese Communist Party’s Publicity Department to celebrate its centenary. In other words, the film’s perspective is unusual for Hollywood blockbusters.

However, if we can ignore the American pro-war fanfare vehicles in favour of spectacle, we can do the same with this film, which comes from three greats of Chinese cinema: Chen Kaige, who gained international prestige with ‘Farewell My Concubine’; Dante Lam, active since the nineties with classics like ‘Beast Cops’ and whose cinema has recently turned to military action with films like ‘Operation Red Sea’; and Tsui H.

The film depicts the bloody Korean War battle at Chosin Reservoir between China and the US. It’s one of the most violent battles of the time in extreme weather, and the film shows it with all the spectacularity and crudeness its generous budget allows.

Wars are brutal and bloody. Some caused massive political and racial upheavals, and most traumatised generations. Why do war films remain popular at the box office? The cinematic experience may give viewers a glimpse into the conflict and its preoccupations, whether in World War II concentration camps, First War of Independence militias, or 21st-century skirmishes. Perhaps the stories of brave soldiers on the frontlines or unsung heroes’ victories inspire. It may be the wish-fulfillment of how a war should have ended.

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Bollywood’s most successful war film, Border, takes place during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. A small Indian battalion fights a large Pakistani army in Longewala, based on real events. The film stars Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, and Akshaye Khanna. With its anti-war message, stellar scenes, and performances, the film won three National Awards.

Farhan Akhtar’s Lakshya, a beautiful war drama and coming-of-age film, follows Karan Shergill (Hrithik Roshan) as he changes. After reenlisting, Shergill becomes an army officer after being a spoilt and aimless teenager. Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta star in the cult film set in a fictionalised 1999 Kargil War.

Director Aditya Dhar calls the 2019 military action film a “tribute to a brave new India”. Five chapters reimagine the real-life Uri attack on an Indian Army base that killed 19 soldiers. The Indian government retaliated with surgical strikes by the Indian Army against militant launch pads in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir. Background score, deep emotions, and cliffhangers enhance the film.

Anurag Singh’s Kesari honours Sikh soldiers. One of the greatest stories of human courage in history, the Battle of Saragarhi, is told in this film. The story pits 21 British Indian Army 36th Sikh soldiers against 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. The captivating war drama is driven by war and violence, strong human emotions, and Akshay Kumar’s stellar performance as the protagonist. CGI, well-crafted costumes, and humour, wit, and sarcasm in the storyline make North-West province (now Khyber, Pakistan) a compelling setting.

The highest-grossing war film ever

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