The Battle of the Somme film screening

A special screening to mark one hundred years since of the one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Shot and screened in 1916, this UNESCO-listed film was the first feature length documentary about war. Upon release it was watched by around 20 million people, nearly half of Britain’s population, hoping to see a loved-one captured on film. A century later this unique footage, now in the care of Imperial War Museums, is being shown to audiences around the world with a specially commissioned orchestral soundtrack composed by Laura Rossi.

Suitable for
Not suitable for children

Admission
Free, just turn up. Film is approx 80 minutes.

Website
https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/saturday-spotlight-talks

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000393?id=EVENT551886