The Diary of an Unknown Soldier – 1959 | 17 mins | Drama, War | B&W

Plot Synopsis

Minimalist anti-war short inspired by R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End, the story focuses on a soldiers thoughts and fears on the Western Front during WWI. Shot using just a handful of actors, the 17 minute amateur film relies on the strength of the unknown protagonist’s voiceover and a mixture of wartime music and realistic sound effects.