Published: April 10, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
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Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/st-george-library-centerDirected by Sam Mendes and shot to appear as one continuous take, “1917” is a gripping World War I epic that follows two young British soldiers, Lance Corporals Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), on a desperate mission across enemy territory. After learning that a battalion of 1,600 men — including Blake’s brother — is walking into a deadly German trap, the pair must deliver a vital message calling off the attack before it’s too late.
Facing treacherous trenches, abandoned bunkers, and war-torn landscapes, the soldiers race against time, encountering danger at every turn. The film immerses viewers in the visceral horrors of war while highlighting courage, sacrifice, and the fragile humanity amid chaos.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST
Free!
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