When it comes to countries blighted by war, it’s easy to become used to thinking of that nation as simply a warzone. You read about towns being taken, bases being mortared, bridges being destroyed, thinking of the poor civilians losing their lives in a fashion to which you probably can’t relate. You might forget that in between all of this, the people of this warzone nation are going about their daily lives, however strange or bleak this normalcy might be in comparison to your own.

BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated British documentary short “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)” reminds you of this routine (or strive for routine) in quick fashion. Continue reading Short Film Review: Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl)