14: Diaries of the Great War

The movie "14: Diaries of the Great War" is a historical drama that tells the story of the First World War through the eyes of 14 ordinary people who lived through it. The film is based on real diaries and letters written by these individuals, which have been carefully preserved and provide a unique perspective on one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. The film features an international cast, including Celia Bannerman, David Acton, Christina Große, Megan Gay, Mikaël Fitoussi, David Oberkogler, Naomi Sheldon, Lazare Herson-Macarel, and Emilie Aubertot. Each actor brings to life a different character, taking the audience on a journey through the trenches, battlefields, and home fronts of World War I. The story begins in 1914, when the war broke out in Europe and most people thought it would be over by Christmas. However, as the conflict dragged on, millions of people were killed, and the political map of the planet was redrawn. Through the eyes of its characters, "14: Diaries of the Great War" shows the horrors of trench warfare; the suffering of soldiers and civilians alike; and the patriotism, optimism and ultimate disillusionment of those who lived through it. As the war progresses, viewers witness key events such as gas attacks at Ypres; the Battle of Sarajevo; and the collapse of empires - all through the words of those who experienced them firsthand. The diaries offer a fresh perspective on the conflict, taking us beyond the battlefields to the home fronts where women and children suffered, and where the soldiers' return was not always met with open arms. The film's title refers to both the number of characters and diaries featured in this poignant historical drama as well as the fact that a large portion of humanity felt a deep sense of loss after the war ended in 1918. Of the ten million people killed in WWI, many left behind a legacy that has been lost to time. "14: Diaries Of The Great War" seeks not only to honor their memory but to bring them back to life for a modern audience, giving them voice and presence once more.

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