Newfoundland at Armageddon
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On July 1st, 1916, the Newfoundland Regiment took part in a massive First World War offensive on the Somme, led by the British. At Beaumont Hamel the regiment was nearly wiped out, as only 110 of 780 soldiers survived the day. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Brian McKenna’s documentary film tells the story of this epic tragedy. Using a technique that brings new meaning to reenactment, McKenna recruits descendants of soldiers who fought this battle, offering them a unique opportunity to relive the experience of their ancestors in trenches built specifically for the film.
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Cast
17 people
Noel Burton
General Haig
Known for
Gothika
Lost and Delirious
Alan Doyle
Narrator
Known for
Robin Hood
Winter's Tale
Brian McKenna
Mark Ellam
Andrea Cooper
Kyle Alcock
Solider
Michael Crummey
Rhiannon Morgan
Coleen
Known for
Below
Barbara Doran
Susan Shanks
Michelle Rex Bailey
Sarah
Also in
The Grand Seduction
Riverhead
Natalie Dubois
Brian McKenna Director · Mark Ellam Cinematographer Susan Shanks Editor
First release June 30, 2016 · Produced in Canada · Production Morag Loves Company
Production
Galafilm
Production
Morag Loves Company
Production
Canada
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · June 30, 2016
TV
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