They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
| Title | They Shall Not Grow Old |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary (Movies) |
| Run Time | 1h 39 min |
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The documentary film, They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), directed and produced by Peter Jackson, utilizes original footage from the Imperial War Museum’s archives. This footage, all over 100 years old at the time of its release, had not been previously seen. The audio in the film is taken from interviews conducted by the BBC and Imperial War Museum with British servicemen who participated in the First World War. To enhance the experience and bring viewers closer to the soldiers’ perspectives, modern production techniques were employed such as colorization and sound effects. Through revolutionary computer restoration technology, Jackson’s team was able to present a vivid and realistic portrayal of WWI that has never been seen before. Their efforts honor those who fought in this historic event and accurately depict a pivotal moment in world history.
Jackson, who dedicated the film to his grandfather who fought in the war, marks his directorial debut with They Shall Not Grow Old. Instead of simply recounting events, he aimed for an immersive experience that would allow viewers to step into the shoes of a soldier. The film was created after hours of reviewing 600 interviews from veterans and 100 hours of original footage. Its title comes from the famous line They shall grow not old in Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen,” often used in Ode of Remembrance ceremonies. The film premiered on 16 October 2018 at both the BFI London Film Festival and selected cinemas in the UK, before airing on BBC Two on 11 November 2018 – exactly one hundred years after the Armistice.
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The documentary film, They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), directed and produced by Peter Jackson, utilizes original footage from the Imperial War Museum’s archives. This footage, all over 100 years old at the time of its release, had not been previously seen. The audio in the film is taken from interviews conducted by the BBC and Imperial War Museum with British servicemen who participated in the First World War. To enhance the experience and bring viewers closer to the soldiers’ perspectives, modern production techniques were employed such as colorization and sound effects. Through revolutionary computer restoration technology, Jackson’s team was able to present a vivid and realistic portrayal of WWI that has never been seen before. Their efforts honor those who fought in this historic event and accurately depict a pivotal moment in world history.
Jackson, who dedicated the film to his grandfather who fought in the war, marks his directorial debut with They Shall Not Grow Old. Instead of simply recounting events, he aimed for an immersive experience that would allow viewers to step into the shoes of a soldier. The film was created after hours of reviewing 600 interviews from veterans and 100 hours of original footage. Its title comes from the famous line They shall grow not old in Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen,” often used in Ode of Remembrance ceremonies. The film premiered on 16 October 2018 at both the BFI London Film Festival and selected cinemas in the UK, before airing on BBC Two on 11 November 2018 – exactly one hundred years after the Armistice.
