In case you’re asking about Canadian snipers related films, there are a few that come to mind. The 2014 American movie “American Sniper” of Clint Eastwood portrays life of US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. But then again, this is not to say that Canada lacks military films featuring the perspective of Canadian snipers, only that more films have been made about their US counterparts. So here are some Canadian and other works related to snipers:
Films Or Media Featuring Canadian Snipers
1. Hyena Road (2015)
- Directed by: Paul Gross
- Synopsis: Canadian troops stationed in Afghanistan are the subject of this film. The issues these men faced and the reality of fighting in a war is a trendy subject matter these days. Not exactly about snipers however it does have footage of aiming soldiers and discusses their usage in battle.
- Cast:
- Rossif Sutherland as Warrant Officer Ryan Sanders
- Paul Gross as Pete Mitchell
- Clark Johnson as General Rilmen
- Cultural Relevance: This is one of the many movies themed around the Canadian Armed Forces in a warfare setting. Centering on the role of Canadian forces in Afghanistan, the film also exposes the ethical problems soldiers grapple with such as tokarev shooting moralities.
2. Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan (2019)
- Although the movie is primarily Australian, there are Account Of Allied Snipers During Vietnam War. Great story about togetherness and fighting through thick and thin during war.
3. Documentaries and Focus on Historical Events
- Canada is very popular for her marksnship in World War I, World War II and most recently Afghanistan. While Francis Pegahmagabow, one of the best Canadian snipers during World War I as an example could provide the matter for cinematographic or educational films and media.
- Recommended Books:
- The Longest Kill by Craig Harrison: Contains the chapter covering Canadian sniper.
- One Shot, One Kill: Canadian Snipers in Afghanistan (book by Glenn Willcocks).
Remarkable Canadian Sniper Milestones
One of the most prominent figures in the history of snipers comes from Canada, who, together with the others, further strengthened the Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF-2) sniper battalion, which in 2017 recorded a world record in Iraq for confirmed long range kill of 3540 metres. Although this accomplishment lacks to have a motion picture, it is an evidence of Canadian masters works in snipers.
If You Would Like to Know More About Sniper Stories Go Into Movies:
- Enemy at the Gates (2001): One of the unforgettable battles includes the two snipers from Soviet Union and Germany in the second world war.
- Sniper (1993): The first across the trumpet of the widely known american sniper series.