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Principles and faith in Até o Último Homem

In the historical setting of World War II, meet Desmond Doss, a true hero whose faith, courage and principles inspire in Até o Último Homem.

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Univer Vídeo's latest release is the acclaimed film "Até o Último Homem," which was nominated for six Academy Awards.

During World War II, the Battle of Okinawa took place, remembered as one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war.

It is in this historical setting that we meet a true hero, soldier Desmond Doss.

Who was Desmond Doss?

Até o Último Homem — photo 2

Desmond Doss is not just a character in the feature film: he really existed and said many of the inspiring lines we hear in the film.

A young man with clearly defined values, Doss enlisted in the army to become a medic, because that was his dream. From the moment he left for war, he already knew that he would not kill anyone.

This became a major challenge for him within his battalion. When Doss stands for saving lives and never killing, his team understands that, if they needed him in combat, they would not have his help in killing the enemy. This attitude made Desmond an enemy of his own battalion.

Even after suffering reprisals, Doss's character remained intact, and during the war he demonstrated that he was not a man of vengeance.

Instead of repaying them in kind, Doss saved as many men as he could under intense battle fire.

Desmond Doss's example in "Até o Último Homem"

Among so many films with valuable lessons, "Até o Último Homem" leaves us with an especially important one: loving our neighbor.

In times when love for others is being forgotten, those who can put themselves in someone else's shoes and do good gain treasures that money will never buy.

Scene from Até o Último Homem

Only when we ask the right questions do we understand the intentions behind each action we take. In "Até o Último Homem" and in real life, Desmond Doss helped people who mocked and humiliated him without thinking twice.

The film "Até o Último Homem" is a clear example of someone who asked himself, “What would Jesus do?” and obeyed the answer, even when it was difficult.

It is no coincidence that his best friend throughout his wartime journey was the Bible. There is nothing and no one that enables a person to withstand problems in this way except the Word of God.

What can we learn from "Até o Último Homem"?

As you watch "Até o Último Homem," pay attention to lessons such as:

  • Faithfulness to principles;
  • The power of resilience;
  • Forgiving others;
  • How to be a peacemaker;
  • A good man is good in every area;
  • Courage changes everything.

Faithfulness to principles

Even while suffering reprisals from those around him, Desmond remained faithful to his principles.

Doss stood firm in what he believed, whatever the cost. To stand firm, you must first believe in your principles, because that is what you will ultimately cling to.

The power of resilience

The power of resilience is the ability to cope with adversity, even when you do not expect it. Desmond Doss expected to be a medic in the war, not a soldier.

Forgiving others

This was one of Doss's clearest examples. Forgiving his battalion proved that he was a man in whom God's character dwelled.

How to be a peacemaker

When the protagonist receives so much hatred and violence, through words and physical attacks, he could repay it “an eye for an eye,” but he had a peacemaking spirit within him.

When a peacemaker is offended, the essence of peace does not change, because nothing external can be a reason for change within him.

Scene from Até o Último Homem

A good man is good in every area

Desmond was not only good to his fellow soldiers; he was a good boyfriend (and later husband), a good brother and a good son.

This teaches us that being good at work may even be easy, but being good at all times requires sacrifice and a strong desire to become better every day.

Courage changes everything

Many talk about courage, but few truly have it. Faith is knowing that if you step forward, God will provide the ground beneath your feet. Courage is being able to take that step, and that is the hardest part.

Courage is entering the battlefield unarmed, with your battalion fleeing the enemy, to save those left behind because you refuse to let those still alive die alone.

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