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12

Aug
2016

In Events

By Nicola Gauld

Event: Battle of the Somme film

On 12, Aug 2016 | In Events | By Nicola Gauld

The Battle of The Somme, Imperial War Museums UNESCO listed film screening.

Blakesley Hall, Blakesley Road, Birmingham, B25 8RN

11 September 12pm

Shot and screened in 1916, the Battle of The Somme film was the first feature length documentary about war and changed the way both cinema and film were perceived by the public. In the year of its release around 20 million people, almost half of the population of Britain at the time, watched the film.

One hundred years later, this unique film from IWM’s collection is being shown at Blakesley Hall to commemorate the anniversary of The Battle of The Somme.

Free screening at 12noon, please arrive 15 minutes beforehand.

Limited spaces available. Pre-booking is advised.

Call 0121 348 8120 to book your place.

The film will also be shown on the following dates: 16 October and 13 November. Please visit the Blakesley Hall website for more information.