The Blackest Day (2016)
Josh Hawkins uses contemporary dance to examine the trauma created by war. Based on first hand accounts of the “Kendal pals” of North West England who fought at the Somme, this piece of contemporary dance peers into the trauma created by war. It recreates not only the psychological fractures suffered by shell-shocked soldiers but also the difficult process of healing once battle is over.
Director: Josh Hawkins
Genre: War, Drama, Music
Runtime: 3 min
Release Date: November 25, 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blackest Day about?
- Josh Hawkins uses contemporary dance to examine the trauma created by war. Based on first hand accounts of the “Kendal pals” of North West England who fought at the Somme, this piece of contemporary dance peers into the trauma created by war. It recreates not only the psychological fractures suffered by shell-shocked soldiers but also the difficult process of healing once battle is over.
- Who directed The Blackest Day?
- The Blackest Day was directed by Josh Hawkins.
- How long is The Blackest Day?
- The Blackest Day has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
- What genre is The Blackest Day?
- The Blackest Day is a War, Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Blackest Day produced?
- The Blackest Day was produced in United Kingdom.