What view of warfare is presented by the film Zulu? Identify some techniques used in the film? How did these techniques contribute to the meaning of the film?

In southern Africa, the Zulu tribe reside, they are not the most technologically advanced society at tribe of people with basic tactical organisation with only the land to provide. The film Zulu portrays this view to exceptional accuracy, the war dance, the way that they dressed, the Zulu chant, all of which were very much so real. The Zulu warfare is one of marble, respect and awe. They only had man-made spears and animals skin …

…defending themselves tenaciously and courageously. In similar light, the Zulu warriors are portrayed with respect as fearsome and brave warriors. They are portrayed as a disciplined army with proven tactics and experienced leaders. In the end the Zulu king saw that the British warriors had courage to stay and fight a surely loosing battle. This portrayed that the Zulu king was not a fierce tyrant but a wise leader due to him seeing this courage.