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New DVD Release: The Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme DVD


The Battle of the Somme DVD

 

 
An unprecedented hit with audiences upon its release in 1916, The Battle of the Somme has played an integral role in film history. In addition to pioneering the battlefield documentary genre, it was also instrumental in the development of the use of cinema as a propaganda tool, and its influence can be seen in documentary filmmaking across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In 2005 the film’s iconic stature was formally recognised through its addition to the UNESCO ‘Memory of the World’ register.

To accompany the release of its digitally restored DVD edition of The Battle of the Somme, the Imperial War Museum has created a number of free resources, including biographies of the crew, a detailed viewing guide and notes for teachers, all of which are available for download. To purchase a copy of the DVD, please visit the Museum Shop.

For more information about the film's history, the Battle of the Somme and the First World War, visit the Museum's First World War Ninetieth Anniversary website.

The Awards Ceremony for the Eighth Imperial War Museum Student Film Festival and Competition


The Awards Ceremony for the Eighth Imperial War Museum Student Film Festival and Competition, Tuesday 3rd February 2009, from 6.30pm. Those wishing to apply for free tickets, should send their details to Teresa Silk at tsilk@iwm.org.uk.




Changes to Film Programme


Friday 5 December

The 11am and Noon screenings will be in the Preview Theatre in the All Saints' Annexe.

The 2pm, 3pm and 4pm shows will be in the Conference Room.

Sunday 7 December

The 11.00am screening will be in the cinema and all the others (Noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm) in the Conference Room.





Film Screenings

The Eighth Imperial War Museum Student Film Festival
1st December 2008 to 31st December 2008 A unique festival of thoughtful, imaginative and satirical films and videos made by student and amateur filmmakers.

Film Festival and Competition 2009

Imperial War Museum Annual Film Festival and Competition
Calling all student and amateur filmmakers – have you made a film or video that might be eligible for submission to the Museum's Film Festival and Competition? Are you looking for an idea for your college video, DVD or film?  If so, click the above link for more details about the Museum's annual Film Festival and Competition.


Printer friendly programme to download

[PDF] Film Programme December 2008 (438 Kb)
Details of the film screenings programme to download and print.