Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Multi-award winning The Messenger is a timeless story that examines universal themes of redemption hope & the resilience of the human spirit The first film directed by Oren Moverman a combat veteran of the Israeli army whose earlier screenplays include the Bob Dylan biopic I&m Not There (2007) & Jesus& Son (1999) The Messenger follows two officers (Ben Foster & Woody Harrelson) faced with the unenviable task of notifying the loved ones of fallen soldiers The two men form an unlikely bond that is threatened when one of the officers finds himself drawn to a young widow (Samantha Morton) setting off an ethical dilemma that plays out in touching & surprising ways The film is a deeply moving tale about the complex & unexpected ways that people reach out to & gain strength from each other offering a unique & inspiring vision that deftly balances strong emotion with humour compassion & empathy The Messenger won the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Screenplay & the Critics Award & Grand Special Prize for Best Film at the Deauville Film Festival whilst Woody Harrelson garnered Best Supporting Actor Academy Award & Golden Globe nominations & won the Best Supporting Male Independent Spirit Award for his portrayal of Captain Tony Stone