Thursday Film Club: 1917 (2019)

From director Sam Mendes comes 1917, a gripping and visually stunning World War I epic that immerses audiences in the harrowing experience of trench warfare like never before. Filmed to appear as one continuous shot, this immersive technical masterpiece follows two young British soldiers—Lance Corporals Schofield and Blake—on a desperate mission to deliver a message that could save 1,600 lives.

George MacKay delivers a powerful, understated performance as Schofield, a soldier carrying both the physical and emotional burden of the task, while Dean-Charles Chapman brings urgency and heart as Blake, whose brother is among those in imminent danger. The film also features memorable appearances from Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, and Richard Madden, each lending gravitas to a story grounded in quiet heroism and human resilience.

With Roger Deakins’s Oscar-winning cinematography and a haunting score by Thomas Newman, 1917 is not just a war film—it’s an unrelenting cinematic experience. Both epic and intimate, it explores courage, sacrifice, and the fleeting moments of beauty amid chaos. A must-see on the big screen.

Duration:
1 hour 59 minutes

Important Information:
This film is classified as a “15” certificate in the UK.

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