Which Historicallly-based documentary was released first, The Silent Historian by Dutch filmmaker Simonka de Jong, or Restrepo, directed by American journalist Sebastian Junger?
The Silent Historian The Silent Historian (original title: "Het zwijgen van Loe de Jong [The Silence of Loe de Jong]") is a 2011 Dutch documentary film by Simonka de Jong, shown as part of the January 2012 New York Jewish Film Festival, presented in partnership with Jewish Museum and Film Society of Lincoln Center.
The Silent Army The Silent Army is a recut, international version of the 2008 Dutch drama film Wit Licht (Dutch: "Wit Licht" meaning White Light) directed by Jean van de Velde about the hardships of child soldiers in Africa. It marks the acting debut of singer Marco Borsato. On December 29, 2008 it was reported that, despite bad reviews, the film had received a gold certification. More than 100,000 people went to see the film in two weeks time. In April 2009, it was announced that the film would be shown at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.