1917

film by Mendes [2019]

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The film 1917, released in 2019, was directed by Sam Mendes. Mendes was inspired by his grandfather's experiences in World War I to cowrite and direct the film. The movie is a war film with a runtime of 119 minutes and received an R rating. It was recognized with multiple awards, including Academy Awards for Cinematography, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects, as well as Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director. The film was a collaboration between the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Spain, and Canada.12

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  …big screen, directing the acclaimed 1917, about World War I. The film, which he also cowrote, was inspired by stories Mendes had heard from his grandfather Alfred H. Mendes, who served as a messenger on the Western Front and later became an accomplished author. 1917 received the Golden Globe for…
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  …big screen, directing the acclaimed 1917, about World War I. The film, which he also cowrote, was inspired by stories Mendes had heard from his grandfather Alfred H. Mendes, who served as a messenger on the Western Front and later became an accomplished author. 1917 received the Golden Globe for…
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