The First World War From Above (2010)
The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.
Director: Mark Radice
Genre: Documentary, History, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 7, 2010
Cast
- Fergal Keane - Self - Host
- Jacques Trolley de Prévaux - Self - Pilot (archive footage)
- Nick Saunders - Self - Archeologist
- Dave Parry - Self - Aerial Photography Expert
- Birger Stichelbaut - Self - Archaeologist
- Peter Barton - Self - Historian
- Nigel Steel - Self - Historian
- Therese De La Rouelle - Self - Survivor
- Aude Yung-de Prevaux - Self - Daughter of Jacques Trolley de Prevaux
Music: Simon Rogers
Editing: Tom Deverell
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mark Radice
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First World War From Above about?
- The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.
- Who directed The First World War From Above?
- The First World War From Above was directed by Mark Radice.
- Who stars in The First World War From Above?
- The First World War From Above stars Fergal Keane, Jacques Trolley de Prévaux, Nick Saunders, Dave Parry, Birger Stichelbaut, Peter Barton.
- How long is The First World War From Above?
- The First World War From Above has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The First World War From Above?
- The First World War From Above is a Documentary, History, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was The First World War From Above produced?
- The First World War From Above was produced in United Kingdom.