Seven Lost is a 2021 independent war film that follows a group of Latino American soldiers who get stranded behind enemy lines in the Italian wilderness during World War II. The film follows their fight for survival and takes a closer look at their efforts to return to safety.
Written, directed by, and starring Eduardo Castrillo, Seven Lost notably highlights the contribution of Latino soldiers during WWII — a perspective that is often overlooked and underrepresented in mainstream war films. Seven Lost is a gripping tale of survival and brotherhood seen through the lens of Latino soldiers, and takes the harsh realities of war and puts them under a gut-wrenching microscope.
Starring Karl J. Arana, Gabriel Rios, Diogo Hausen, Michael Placencia, Maurizio Bandi, Arturo Rangel, Raymond Ruiz, and Eugene Magana alongside Castrillo, Seven Lost is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
The film received positive reviews from the audience, with one viewer saying: “An incredible journey of survival of a few soldiers during the World War. The story line is concise, but it delves into the psychology of the soldiers. It’s important to have a period piece look like the period related to the story and the director did a great job with that! I felt like I was actually in the war during some sequences! The cinematography was excellent as well as the visual effects. That’s very important in independent films.Great job by director Eduardo Castillo, cast and crew!”
Another audience review highlighted the importance of the film’s premise and wrote: “A rare and important film that showcases the war efforts of latinos during WW2. A team of seven soldiers are lost behind enemy lines in Italy and heroically defend civilians.
“The movie’s concept has mainstream sensibilities both in script and execution despite its low budget. Lots of great talent is evident in the movie’s production from the Director and Actors to the Cinematography and Musical Score. It’s an exciting and polished looking presentation. Do yourself a favor and check out this excellent indie feature that helps fill the glaring gap in Hollywood’s portrayal of Latinos’ bravery and sacrifice during WW2.”
While one review said: “Seven Lost is a captivating independent war movie that deftly navigates the complexities of human emotions amidst the chaos of conflict. It’s not easy to make a war movie on a low budget and this team did it!! The film’s raw and unfiltered portrayal of the harsh realities of war provides a thought-provoking experience, making it a standout in the indie genre.
“While lacking the big-budget spectacle, Seven Lost compensates with its authenticity, delivering a powerful and memorable cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Well done.”
Another viewer said: “This independent movie based on World War II is one of the most interesting and intelligent movies I’ve seen this year.
“There are many movies that chronicle the journey of a soldier in a war, but this particular film goes much further than any other. The writing is incredibly brilliant and constantly makes you feel sympathy for each of the characters, who are surprisingly interesting.”
And one viewer was all praise for the makers: “You can tell the passion put into this film by the creators behind the camera. A period piece that took me back to the 1940s. It’s a heavy film of survival, trust, and the truth about the latino soldiers part in America’s fight during World War 2.”
Seven Lost is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.