The First World War From Above
Synopsis
The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.
Top Cast
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Fergal Keane
Self - Host
Jacques Trolley de Prévaux
Self - Pilot (archive footage)
Nick Saunders
Self - Archeologist
Dave Parry
Self - Aerial Photography Expert
Birger Stichelbaut
Self - Archaeologist
Peter Barton
Self - Historian
Nigel Steel
Self - Historian
Therese De La Rouelle
Self - Survivor
Aude Yung-de Prevaux
Self - Daughter of Jacques Trolley de Prevaux
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Radice
- Original Score
- Simon Rogers
- Original Title
- The First World War From Above
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Radice
Simon Rogers
Tom Deverell
Mark Radice, Nick Andrews, Simon Berthon, Meredith Chambers, Alice Doyard
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Radice
Director
Mark Radice
Producer
Nick Andrews
Producer
Alice Doyard
Producer
Dafydd O'Connor
Producer
Tom Deverell
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The First World War From Above.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First World War From Above
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What is The First World War From Above about?
The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.
Who directed The First World War From Above?
The First World War From Above was directed by Mark Radice.
Who stars in The First World War From Above?
The principal cast of The First World War From Above includes Fergal Keane, Jacques Trolley de Prévaux, Nick Saunders, Dave Parry, Birger Stichelbaut.
When was The First World War From Above released and how long is it?
The First World War From Above was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The First World War From Above?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First World War From Above was composed by Simon Rogers.