Topic: World War I

Direction Michael Nyman

Cast Hillary Summers

Synopsis War Work, 8 Songs with Film (2014) is a poignant memorial piece where composer Michael Nyman curated archival newsreels from the behind-the-scenes of World War I. He paired these historical visuals with eight original songs, some of which incorporate the...

Direction Rex Tucker

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · George Hamilton · Susan Engel · Ann Rye

Synopsis A Farewell to Arms (TV Miniseries) (1966) is a gripping television adaptation that unfolds over one season and three episodes. The narrative centers around a tragic love story set against the backdrop of World War I. The tale revolves around...

Direction Jacques Rouffio

Cast Jacques Perrin · Macha Méril · René Dary · Monique Mélinand

Synopsis L'horizon (1967) follows the story of Antonin, a soldier who is wounded during the tumultuous events of the First World War. As he recovers from his injuries, Antonin finds himself deeply in love with a woman named Elisa. Elisa, however,...

Direction Depoyan Manuk · Rinat Gazizov

Cast Yuri Derkach

Synopsis The Good Soldier Shweik (2010) follows the journey of an ordinary soldier who becomes entangled in the brutal machinery of a merciless conflict during the First World War. The film delves into the soldier's experiences as he navigates the harsh...

Direction Raffaello Matarazzo

Cast Lea Padovani · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Pierre Cressoy · Clelia Matania