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Culloden (1964)
Groundbreaking documentary realism depiction of Culloden
23 August 2018 - 2 out of 2 users found this review helpful.
Groundbreaking in its style of documentary realism Watkins BBC film depicts the horrific events of the battle of Culloden in 1746 and its aftermath. Watkins uses the anachronism of a modern day TV crew to great effect: the interviews with the real soldiers elicits sympathy in the viewer for the lowly Jacobite Clansmen who are depicted as ill-equipped, undernourished and, ultimately, ill-fated. The voice-over commentary (by Watkins) creates a tone of irony throughout e.g the two brothers fighting on opposing sides; the incompetence of the military leaders, etc.
This is a landmark film which is years ahead of its time in terms of technique. A definite must watch.
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