In his latest, Minervini brings viewers into the thick of the Civil War, only to find the same dazed souls and gnawing uncertainties that have always been his focus. It’s a war film with very little combat, but it’s about a war that still rages today.

Miniervi’s near-total eschewing of conventional dramatic or character development may leave others feeling as isolated and cold as the soldiers on the screen.

At a brisk run time of just under 90 minutes, “The Damned” makes at least a darned strong impression.

A magnificent minimalist film. [Full review in Spanish]