25–29 October FREE SCREENINGS Animations, Dramas, Documentaries 5 days, 10 programmes, 29 fi lms

iwm.org.uk/fi lm-festival Courage Two fi lms which challenge our perceptions 44 mins of bravery in confl ict Fri 26 | Sun 28 | Mon 29 October

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From twerking to wargames, and and IWM. Archive footage has been Waiting for Dawn This Little Chicken and the Victoria Cross the claustrophobia of submarines transformed to present never before Richard Cousins 15 mins Peter Roch 29 mins to refugee journeys, IWM Short seen detail, off ering a new perspective This heart-wrenching fi lm tells the story of During the First World War, Albert McKenzie on this 20th century confl ict to a a soldier in the hours before his execution. was just nineteen when he set sail on HMS Film Festival presents challenging, Gradually revealing to the audience the events Vindictive for the Zeebrugge Raid. This gripping 21st century audience. inspiring and experimental leading up to his desertion, this exploration of fi lm recounts the violent events of the night of fi lms responding to past and the eff ects of trauma and its consequences 23 April 1918, and how Albert showed immense In addition to the free screenings challenges our understanding of cowardice courage and bravery in the face of the enemy. contemporary confl ict. programme at IWM London, we and heroism. Albert would become the fi rst London sailor to are hosting a ticketed event at receive the Victoria Cross. Six awards are granted to the most Picturehouse Central, which will remarkable fi lms in the Festival, and present the most hard-hitting, at each screening you can vote for relevant and inspiring fi lms relating your favourite. to war and confl ict from our 2018 A compelling set of fi lms exploring ever-present We are delighted to also be presenting Film Festival shortlist. Fear 56 mins danger during confl ict Thu 25 | Sat 27 | Mon 29 October free daily screenings of They Shall Daytime screenings will be Not Grow Old, Peter Jackson’s (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings) held in the Cinema on Level 1 artistic response to the First World of IWM London. These screenings War, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW are drop-in and free of charge.

Please note that some of our fi lms are UB-13 Cunetas (Ditches) Hangman unsuitable for children or contain fl ashing Juri Ferri 12 mins Pau Teixidor 19 mins Steve Gijrath 25 mins images. They are marked as follows: This claustrophobic First World Cunetas (Ditches) follows the After his plane is shot down, Contains adult themes including War drama captures the physical story of a peasant family and a pilot fi nds himself tangled strong language and scenes of a and emotional challenges faced their stand against the forces in his parachute seven metres graphic, violent or sexual nature by captain and crew when a that surround them during the from the ground. Too high to German U-boat attempts to Spanish Civil War. Its intense cut himself loose, he dangles Contains some strong language and avoid detection. and dramatic conclusion deep in enemy territory. scenes of moderate or brief violence unsparingly shows the human Contains fl ashing images cost of confl ict. Identity A selection of fi lms considering national, religious Memory A selection of fi lms exploring personal and collective 41 mins and personal identities Fri 26 | Sat 27 | Sun 28 October 49 mins memories of confl ict Thu 25 | Fri 26 | Sun 28 October

Cree Code Talker Stamm Burma’s Forgotten Army Triptych Shemira A Remembrance Alex Lazarowich 13 mins Jacob Grodnik 10 mins Luke Radcliff 18 mins Katia Lom 8 mins Adam Wells 22 mins James Russell Cant 19 mins This compelling documentary Two soldiers from diff erent Interweaving archival material A combination of live action, Shemira is the Jewish tradition of This unique and experimental about Charles ‘Checker’ sides are unifi ed by their faith and interviews with Burmese poetry and animation brings guarding the body from death to fi lm presents two photographs Tomkins, a Canadian Cree and shared humanity. During soldiers, this documentary sheds to life the recollections of the burial. This fi lm takes an intimate – one lost in childhood but Indian, reveals how Canadian this unexpected and life- light on the little known but fi lmmaker’s mother who fl ed look at the life of Meyer as he remembered, and the other Indian languages were used changing encounter at the signifi cant contribution Czechoslovakia as a child due spends the night saying goodbye real but interpreted as an adult. as a code to exchange vital Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918, of Burmese hill tribes to the to the anti-Semitic Slansky to his beloved wife, Leah. Meyer A Remembrance provides a military information during the men must choose between Second World War. Trials of 1952. recalls moments they shared thought-provoking refl ection the Second World War. their country and their beliefs. from the unexpected, to the on how we remember the First seemingly insignifi cant, to the World War. devastating events of the Holocaust.

Three contemporary interpretations of war Three documentaries, ranging from wargaming to Legacy Perceptions 37 mins highlighting how the past can help our understanding 29 mins migration, challenge our perceptions of war and confl ict of confl ict today Thu 25 | Sat 27 | Mon 29 October Thu 25 | Sat 27 | Sun 28 October

Origins Of The Spitfi re Doolittle Raiders: Saving the Saviours Sunday 11 a.m. Wargames Gaza, Sodastream, Tom Andrews 20 mins A China Story Edward Ions 7 mins Joshua Jádi 15 mins Jessica Bishopp 10 mins Guernica, Vajazzle, Twerk. Melinda Liu, Tian Macleod Ji Sean Orr 4 mins Charting the evolution of the Saving the Saviours illustrates This intriguing fi lm follows Masculinity, mental health 10 mins iconic Spitfi re, this insightful the important and diffi cult work Nabi and Dawood, two Afghan and identity come into play An experimental and provocative documentary follows the aircraft This fascinating documentary undertaken by the Dunkirk refugees, as they convert to as Celts battle Romans on the examination of how we consume from its original inception follows the story of American Little Ships Restoration Trust Christianity. Set in the suburbs wargames table. This unique information and how it can alter our through to its combat during airmen who crash-landed to preserve the few remaining of Vienna, the fi lm reveals their documentary examines how perceptions of war. This fi lm cleverly the Battle of Britain. in Japanese-occupied China vessels which helped to motivations for converting and far war permeates popular blurs the lines between news during the Second World War evacuate more than 300,000 the diffi culties they face as they culture through table-top and entertainment, challenging and reveals why their impact on Allied troops from the shores come to terms with their decision. strategy games. us to question how we construct Chinese society is still felt today. of France. meaning in an age of mass media. Reflections Three films exploring the direct impact war has had Sacrifice Two poignant films looking at the sacrifices – 48 mins on women’s lives Fri 26 | Sat 27 | Mon 29 October 42 mins willing and unwilling – made in times of war Thu 25 | Sat 27 | Mon 29 October

Nan’s Army Bomb Girls: Scarboro’s Love and War on Sark The Hun United Ireland: How Nationalists and Lucy Werrett 10 mins Best Kept Secret Hannah Bayman 14 mins Tyler Mendelson 12 mins Unionists Fought Together in Flanders Mike Palmer 24 mins Enda O’Dowd 30 mins A complementary mix Amid the suffering of the German Set in the trenches during the latter stages of animation and interviews Bomb Girls tells the story of occupation of Sark during of the First World War, The Hun is an enthralling During the summer of 1917, men from the 16th recounts the stories of three the top secret munitions factory the Second World War, Phyllis and probing drama that lays bare the realities Irish and 36th Ulster Divisions fought together charismatic women who were GECO and the remarkable Baker falls in love with a German of trench warfare and the ever-present threat at the Battle of Messines. Divided by the politics children during the Second World women who worked there. The medic. Despite their contrasting of death. With mounting tension and allusions of their home country, these men fought and War. Nan’s Army takes a sharp film adeptly intercuts interviews backgrounds, this unlikely love to myths and legends, we follow the died together in Flanders Fields. United Ireland look at the war on the Home with former workers and historic story shows a different side to experiences of Private MacDonald and his provides an in-depth look at sacrifices made by Front and the futility of war. footage of the factory operating the occupation whilst reflecting American comrades as they prepare for battle. these men who put aside their differences in during the Second World War. on life and changing attitudes order to fight a common enemy. towards Sark today.

Responses Four artistic films using dance, poetry, textile 30 mins and drawing to respond to the impact of conflict on people’s lives Thu 25 | Fri 26 | Sun 28 October

Home to the Hangers Silk, Satin and Suffrage The Sun is God Man Child A.D. Cooper 6 mins Alison Ramsey 10 mins Alice Pennefather 8 mins George Morris 6 mins The stirring and moving words of poet Edward 100 years after the Representation of the People A beautifully measured piece that uses dance An intimate and direct look at the artistic process, Thomas narrate the story of a traumatised Act was passed, the suffragette banners are to explore themes of loneliness, love and this short but powerful documentary will leave soldier’s return to an ancient woodland. The still iconic symbols of the campaign. Silk, Satin longing. Imagining and embodying the you questioning representations of the military familiar, enveloping landscape prompts him and Suffrage provides a unique insight into how emotional, see-saw journey of a wife waiting in contemporary culture. Man Child follows the to discard his uniform, and with it, seemingly, women, having stopped their militant campaign for her husband to return from war, this work of artist Rose Davies as she draws her muse, the ordeals of war. An imaginative blend of in light of the First World War, channelled their sympathetically choreographed ballet serving soldier Captain David Williams. Candid poetry and film that sensitively captures the skills and creativity into the fight to gain the vote. expresses emotion in a way that words cannot. reflections on life, art and war also reveal much complexities of identity, inspiration and the about their relationship. search for inner peace. Trauma Two fi lms highlighting the physical, emotional and 44 mins psychological impact of confl ict on everyday lives Fri 26 | Sun 28 | Mon 29 October

Croste di Polenta The Butcher of Bosnia Emanuele Bonomi 21 mins Maria Polachowska 23 mins In 1915, Matteo is called to enlist in the Austro- A revealing insight into the work of the International Hungarian army but not wanting to fi ght, he takes Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and 25–29 October, 5pm shelter in the alpine forest near his home with his one of its most high profi le cases, the trial of Ratko They Shall Not Grow Old best friend, Geremia. Their solace is short-lived as Mladić. This challenging documentary highlights the Free daily screenings the confl ict draws nearer and the young men must harrowing stories from those who lost loved ones, Peter Jackson 100 mins come to terms with their situation. A hauntingly the complex legacy of justice and the enduring beautiful tale of lost innocence, evolving traditions impact of the confl ict. Co-commissioned by 14–18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World and life-changing choices. War centenary, and Imperial War Museums in association with the BBC, They Shall Not Grow Old is internationally renowned director Peter Jackson’s (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings) artistic response to the First World War. The fi lm has been created exclusively with original footage from Imperial War Museums’ fi lm archive and audio from BBC archives. Footage has been colourised and transformed with Confl ict on Screen: Best modern production techniques to present never before seen detail, off ering a new of IWM Short Film Festival perspective on this 20th century confl ict to a 21st century audience. Screening and Panel Discussion Please note that spaces are limited and will be off ered on a fi rst come fi rst served basis. Screenings will Picturehouse Central, Piccadilly, London, W1D 7DH start at 5pm in the cinema at IWM London, and no late admissions will be permitted. Monday 29 October, 6.30pm Co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW and Imperial War Museums in association with the BBC. Produced by WingNut Films and Executive Produced by House Productions. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and the £16.50 Adults Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. £14.50 Concessions Special thanks to Matthew & Sian Westerman with additional support from The Taylor Family Foundation, The Moondance Foundation, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, British Council, Tim & Sarah Bunting, Jacqueline & Richard Worswick £13.50 Picturehouse members and one anonymous donor. Distributed by Trafalgar Releasing. Image: Colourised footage artistic rendition 2018, They Shall Not Grow Old by WingNut Films with Peter Jackson. The most hard-hitting, relevant and inspiring Original black and white fi lm © IWM fi lms relating to war and confl ict from our 2018 Film Festival programme. Followed by a Q&A with Matt Lee, Head of Film at Imperial War Museums, PARTNERS and a panel discussion with fi lm experts.

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With thanks to our judges and sponsors: Sacrifice Sacrifice Fear Fear Legacy Legacy Trauma Trauma

Reflections Lydia Beilby (Edinburgh International Film Festival); Sheyma Buali (BBC Arabic Festival); Not Grow Old Grow Not Not Grow Old Grow Not Mark Currie (Chocolate Films); Jemma Desai (British Council); Chris Elliott (London South Bank University); Steven Foxon (BFI); Jo Griffi n (R3Store Studios Ltd and R3el.com); Sandra Hebron (National Film and Television School); Pamela Hutchinson (Freelance Writer); Matt Lee (Imperial War Museums); Jane Manning (October Films); Hannah McHaffi e (Sheffi eld Doc/Fest); Richard Melman (Spring Films); Dr Lawrence Napper

(King’s College London); Philip Sheppard (Royal Academy of Music); Helen Upcraft

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