Newfoundland at Armageddon 2016
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 1 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... General Haig
... Narrator
... Coleen
... Sarah
MR
Michelle Rex... Sarah
... Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston
Directors:
Genres:
Documentary , History , War
Release Date:
Jun 30, 2016 (Canada)
Run Time:
1hr 30`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
Canada
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
Newfoundland at Armageddon
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... General Haig
... Narrator
... Coleen
... Sarah
MR
Michelle Rex... Sarah
... Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston
Produced By
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer