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The Diary of an Unknown Soldier

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

The Production Team

Director: Peter Watkins.
Producer: Roger Higham and Peter Watkins.
Script: Peter Watkins.
Cinematography: Peter Watkins.
Editing: Peter Watkins.

The Cast

Peter Watkins - Narrator

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.