Newfoundland at Armageddon
On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.
Year: 2016
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Studio: Galafilm, Morag Loves Company
Director: Brian McKenna
Cast: Noel Burton, Alan Doyle, Rhiannon Morgan, Michelle Rex Bailey, Guy Sprung
Crew: Mark Ellam (Director of Photography), Susan Shanks (Editor), Barbara Doran (Executive Producer), Brian McKenna (Director), Natalie Dubois (Producer), Arnie Gelbart (Executive Producer)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release: Jun 30, 2016
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0 users
Popularity: 1
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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