Combat Obscura

For years, Miles Lagoze worked in Afghanistan as a Combat Camera, capturing and editing videos for Marine Corps recruitment. In this powerful film, Lagoze curates his own footage along with that of his fellow combat cameramen to offer an unprecedented glimpse into the everyday experiences of Marines from an insider’s perspective. This film is more than just a collection of violent scenes; it cleverly reimagines the original footage to expose the intensity and contradictions of war in an era where cameras are everywhere, allowing soldiers to document their experiences with helmet-cams and cellphones. Combat Obscura delves into the divide between civilian and military life and explores the psychological impact that war has on everyone it touches.