Plot Summary
In 1925, with the cooperation of the War Office, British Instructional Films set out to make a dramatic, feature-length reconstruction of the five Ypres battles in which 1.7 million soldiers lost their lives. Directed by William Summers, the result is a silent classic. Unlike the famous 1916 documentary The Battle of the Somme, the Ypres footage is entirely ”faked” and the film shares some of Somme‘s propagandist approach. Regardless, the film is no less fascinating as an artistic endeavour of its time and it features some stunning images. A degree of authenticity is provided by real soldiers taking part and by the filming having taken place in the actual Ypres trenches.
Director & Crew
Walter Summers
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 votes.
Who directed Ypres?
Ypres was directed by Walter Summers and released in 1925.
How long is Ypres?
Ypres has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1925-09-30
- Status
- Released