War Game
Based on the picture book by Michael Foreman, WAR GAME tells the story of Will, Lacey and Freddie – three young Suffolk lads who leave their idyllic country lives to fight in the trenches of World War I. Surrounded by the chaos and confusion of war, they can only dream of their football team, their friends and the families they have left behind.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Family, War |
| Director | Dave Unwin |
| Runtime | 29 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (7 votes) |
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Director Dave Unwin constructs the narrative around a poignant contrast, moving from the watercolor softness of home to the stark, angular lines of the trenches. The film works with silence and close-ups, exploring the transformation in the boys' eyes from youthful fervor to somber understanding.
What lingers after the credits is a profound, quiet sorrow for lost innocence and futures cut short. It’s a gentle yet powerful testament to the ordinary lives swallowed by history's grand conflicts. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Dave Unwin
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