Hacksaw Ridge

Japan, 1945. WWII. Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), a man opposed to violence enlists in US army to work as a doctor. After battling against the entire militar establishment to become a Conscientious Objector Doss manages to be sent as a doctor and surgeon to the Pacific battlefront. Although not very popular upon his arrival amongst his brothers in arms in Okinawa, Desmond will demonstrate his bravery saving 75 injured men and gaining the entire battallion's respect. He became the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Based on a true story the film was directed by Mel Gibson. The movie means the return of Gibson to directing, 10 years after 'Apocalypto'.