1917

"Director Sam Mendes (of 'American Beauty' and '007: Skyfall') was inspired by the stories told by his grandfather, Alfred Mendes, to delve deep into the journey of two British soldiers who must go through the German front in the midst of World War I, with the mission of delivering an important message to an Allied general. All this done in long takes of about eight minutes, giving the viewer the impression of a great sequence shot (almost) without interruptions - just like Alfred Hitchcock did in 'Frenzy'. Although it does not take place exactly in real time, the feature film brings an extreme feeling of reality while involving us with a bitter and impactful story. After all, wars only cause the death of the innocent and the brave who go into battle, while those who pull the strings are far from the blood and heat of the bombs. The movie is seasoned with beautiful photography (mainly in the night scene) and a team of first-class British actors, with names such as Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth and Mark Strong, among others. But who calls the most attention is the duo of protagonists: Dean-Charles Chapman ('Game of Thrones') and George MacKay ('Captain Fantastic'). This is a great cinematic experience that needs to be watched in an immersive way, without pauses or interruptions. At the Golden Globe, Sam Mendes won the award for best director and the film also won in the best drama category. In addition, Thomas Newman was nominated for best original soundtrack."