Fields of Sacrifice (1964)
This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
Director: Donald Brittain
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 2, 1964
Cast
- Douglas Rain - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Eldon Rathburn
Cinematography: Eugene Boyko
Editing: Rex Tasker
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fields of Sacrifice about?
- This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
- Who directed Fields of Sacrifice?
- Fields of Sacrifice was directed by Donald Brittain.
- Who stars in Fields of Sacrifice?
- Fields of Sacrifice stars Douglas Rain.
- How long is Fields of Sacrifice?
- Fields of Sacrifice has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Fields of Sacrifice?
- Fields of Sacrifice is a War, Documentary film.
- Where was Fields of Sacrifice produced?
- Fields of Sacrifice was produced in Canada.