'Living in Emergency: Stories of Doctors Without Borders' is yet another masterpiece from the expert Mark Hopkins.

The expertly crafted documentary is extremely engrossing, as it follows the lives of four young physicians serving in war-torn Congo and post-conflict Liberia.

In the documentary, Hopkins successfully captures the rhythms and patterns of their daily demanding lives. He further unveils the characters as four intelligent, reflective and wholly engaging individuals.

Known for his gift of unobtrusiveness, Hopkins brings forth the operating room scenes with a low-key matter-of-factness and a prudent lack of exploitation.

The film is dynamic, informal and observant; however, it does not get arduous.

A constant provocative contrast between the backgrounds of spectacular and beautiful natural scenery and primitive living conditions is brought forth in the film.

In the film, the dominant personalities are Doctors Without Borders veterans: Chiara Lepora, an Italian toxicologist, who is vivacious and resilient and speaks fluent English and Chris Brasher, who is an Australian anesthetist and has spent five years in developing a landmark HIV treatment in Malawi.

Despite the fact that both of them recognize their ultimate limitations, however, they are incredibly resourceful and calm leaders of great flexibility.

Unfortunately, both of the characters are heavy smokers.

The end note to the fine film states that Doctors Without Borders treat 10 million patients, however there are 2 billion people on this planet, who have with no access to medical treatment.

Gripping and thought provoking, the film is a must watch.