Death of a Prisoner

About This Movie

So, 'Death of a Prisoner' is this haunting documentary that captures the unsettling return of Adnan Latif to Yemen after his time at Guantánamo. You really feel the weight of his story, and Poitras has this way of making the viewer sit with the discomfort of it all. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing you to absorb the tragic aftermath of incarceration and the complex emotions surrounding it. There's a rawness to the footage that enhances the somber atmosphere. It explores themes of human rights, the cost of war, and personal tragedy without sensationalism. You can tell the filmmaker is deeply invested, and that really comes through in the way she presents Latif's experience. It's not flashy, but it’s deeply affecting.

Deep exploration of personal tragedy · Raw and emotional atmosphere · Highlights human rights issues