Robert Gilson: Memoirs of an Infantry Officer

2016 0h 39m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary film exploring the story of Robert Gilson's time on the frontline during the Somme campaign, for King Edward's School Birmingham.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Quilter Gilson
Self (archive footage)
John Garth
Self
Paul Golightly
Self
J. R. R. Tolkien
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elliot Weaver
Writers: Elliot Weaver, Zander Weaver
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Zander Weaver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Quilter Gilson and John Garth and Paul Golightly carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5699306 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elliot Weaver directs. Zander Weaver cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Zander Weaver shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robert Quilter Gilson and John Garth and Paul Golightly carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5699306 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.