Synopsis

In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado. After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London’s elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she’s witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her – along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) – to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.

Based on the extraordinary life of Marie Colvin, A Private War is brought to the screen by Academy Award nominee and critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker Matthew Heineman in his pulse-pounding narrative feature debut.

Critics Views

“The success of the film undeniably rests in the hands of Pike, who takes on the scrupulous task of embodying the famed civil war journalist, from her appearance, to her mannerisms, to her voice. Unsurprisingly, the lead actress knocks it out of the park, becoming Colvin in a powerfully haunting performance.” The Upcoming

“Blistering biographical portrait exploring a life spent amid the carnage of the world’s troubled hot spots – and the psychological impact of witnessing so much suffering.” Radio Times

“A Private War manages to be simultaneously appalled by the humanitarian crises it depicts…and honest about the thrill that visiting such hot spots offered to someone who found it hard to readjust to her life in London between assignments.” Variety

“Nimbly edited and directed with brio, this portrait of the legendary Sunday Times war correspondent Marie Colvin represents a sure-footed leap for director Matthew Heineman from documentary to factually-based drama.” Screen International

Golden Globe Nominations for Best Actress (Rosamund Pike) and Best Original Song (Annie Lennox)

Film Rating

IMDb
 Critics: 75%  Audience 67%

Rotten Tomatoes
Critics positive review 90%   Audience Liked It 65%

 Stockbridge Audience Score: 90%