The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959)

The Diary of an Unknown Soldier (1959) poster

A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.

Director: Peter Watkins
Genre: Documentary, Drama, War
Runtime: 17 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Peter Watkins
Production: Playcraft Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war i

More Films by Director: Peter Watkins
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Diary of an Unknown Soldier about?
A short story narrated by an unknown British soldier who reveals his hopes, fears, and disillusionment while heading into battle against the German army.
Who directed The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier was directed by Peter Watkins.
Who stars in The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier stars Brian Robertson, Peter Watkins.
How long is The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier is a Documentary, Drama, War film.
Where was The Diary of an Unknown Soldier produced?
The Diary of an Unknown Soldier was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Diary of an Unknown Soldier?
The themes of The Diary of an Unknown Soldier include: The Horror of War and Humanity.