Ypres
"The Story of the Immortal Salient"
Originally released in 1925. Ypres is a war film. directed by Walter Summers.
Synopsis
In 1925, with the cooperation of the War Office, British Instructional Films set out to make a dramatic, feature-length reconstruction of the five Ypres battles in which 1.7 million soldiers lost their lives. Directed by William Summers, the result is a silent classic. Unlike the famous 1916 documentary The Battle of the Somme, the Ypres footage is entirely ”faked” and the film shares some of Somme‘s propagandist approach. Regardless, the film is no less fascinating as an artistic endeavour of its time and it features some stunning images. A degree of authenticity is provided by real soldiers taking part and by the filming having taken place in the actual Ypres trenches.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BIF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ypres about?
In 1925, with the cooperation of the War Office, British Instructional Films set out to make a dramatic, feature-length reconstruction of the five Ypres battles in which 1.7 million soldiers lost t...
Who directed Ypres?
Ypres was directed by Walter Summers.
How long is Ypres?
Ypres has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Ypres released?
Ypres was released on September 30, 1925 in theaters.