The Pity of War
“Why the Great War was a Great Mistake”
Synopsis
Professor Niall Ferguson argues that Britain's decision to enter the First World War was a catastrophic error that unleashed an era of totalitarianism and genocide.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Pennink
- Original Score
- Ben Carrigan
- Original Title
- The Pity of War
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Chimerica Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Pennink
Ben Carrigan
Dewald Aukema
Louise Salkow, Paul Frost
Melanie Fall, Alexandra Henderson, Martin Davidson
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Carrigan
Original Music Composer
Louise Salkow
Editor
Adrian Pennink
Director
Dewald Aukema
Director of Photography
Melanie Fall
Producer
Paul Frost
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pity of War
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What is The Pity of War about?
Professor Niall Ferguson argues that Britain's decision to enter the First World War was a catastrophic error that unleashed an era of totalitarianism and genocide.
Who directed The Pity of War?
The Pity of War was directed by Adrian Pennink.
Who stars in The Pity of War?
The principal cast of The Pity of War includes Niall Ferguson.
When was The Pity of War released and how long is it?
The Pity of War was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pity of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pity of War was composed by Ben Carrigan.