The movie is the portrayal of destruction of the commons during the first world war. It tells us - through it's plot - that how Egoistic nature of the leaders from both sides brings about the death of thousands of soldiers.
The scenes are completely revolving around the life of soldiers during the battle and their struggle for the basic things such as food and water. During all this, the leaders, on the other hand, keep giving futile instructions and orders to the soldiers in order to win the Battle that unfortunately results in a ceasefire. War ends, Leaders agree to the ceasefire. but the lives of common from both sides remained uncounted.