The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara

Morris’s Oscar-winning portrait of Robert S. McNamara, the former US Defence Secretary, who offers his thoughts on modern warfare, is both compelling and provocative. The director made great use of his ‘interrotron’ – a device that allows the subject to see their interviewer on a screen in front of the camera, giving the impression that they are engaging with the audience directly. The film’s score underpins the gravity of the issues under discussion, but also adds a lyricism that elevates the artistry of the whole project.