Battle of the Somme (1916)

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Contemporary silent documentary. The film will be accompanied by an audio experience and short introductory talk. Two screenings at 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

Somme

Two Screenings 6-30pm and 8-30pm.

Cinematography: Geoffrey Malins, John McDowell

A silent documentary originally shown at British cinemas to huge audiences whilst the battle still raged in summer 1916. Very much an establishment production, it was intended as a patriotic propaganda film; the images of death and the frank captions are however surprisingly graphic. The film will be accompanied by an audio experience and short introductory talk.

Price: £4/3 Concessions