Introduction

Geoffrey Malins was history’s first war cinematographer. Hear how the graphic film he shot during the Battle of the Somme drew over 20 million viewers – but also caused controversy.

Outline

Geoffrey Herbert Malins is the first war ‘kinematographer’ in history.

The documentary he shot during the Battle of the Somme drew over 20 million viewers in 1916.

For years controversy has raged around the film due to its disconcerting violence and overt propagandist agenda.

New research has proven that most of the scenes are indeed a real minute-by-minute record of the disastrous battle.

How Journalism was Banned in World War One

British reporters risked their lives to cover the Great War – but much of the threat came from their own side.

Read the Yesterday, a TV documentary channel, article here.

Production & Filming Details

• Directors: Nicolas Jallo and Julien Leloup.
• Production: Magellan TV.
• Release Date: 2016.
• Running time: 53 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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