"The Imperial War Museum presents the original 1916 film, digitally remastered with specially composed music" -- (container). Orchestral score performed by the Philharmonica Orchestra, conducted by Nic Raine ; music medley, Stephen Horne, audio commentary, Roger Smither.
Summary:
The Battle of the Somme gave its 1916 audience an unprecedented insight into the realities of trench warfare, controversially including the depiction of dead and wounded soldiers. It shows scenes of the build-up to the infantry offensive, including the massive preliminary bombardment, coverage of the first day of the battle the bloodiest single day in the British Army's history and depictions of the small gains and huge costs of the attack. As a pioneering battlefield documentary, the very concept of The Battle of the Somme outraged commentators on its release, inaugurating a debate about the on-screen depiction of combat that continues to this day. Its use of a staged sequence to represent the opening of the assault also set the scene for continuing controversy about the "truth" of the documentary format.
Series:
Official collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)904449357
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.