The Bridge on the River Kwai

*The Bridge on the River Kwai* is a 1957 film that depicts the story of Allied prisoners of war during World War II, forced to build a railway bridge by their Japanese captors in Burma. The film explores themes of duty, honor, and the moral complexity of wartime decisions. It highlights the psychological and physical struggles faced by the prisoners, as well as the political and strategic significance of the bridge. Ultimately, the story examines how different characters respond to suffering and authority, culminating in a dramatic and morally nuanced narrative about collaboration, resistance, and human resilience amid wartime adversity.