Wilfred Owen returns to the Somme against the advice of his mentor Siegfried Sassoon, determined to follow his subject 'The Pity of War' to the very end.
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Mike Barrowman | ... | 2nd Lieutenant Nash |
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Joyce Branagh | ... | Susan Owen |
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Will Burren | ... | Robert Graves |
| Andrew Caley | ... | Robbie Ross | |
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Tom Coliandris | ... | Private Barlow |
| Howard Corlett | ... | Lieutenant Welham | |
| Christian Faber | ... | 2nd Lieutenant Walker | |
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Ian Horsman | ... | Sarge |
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Mark Kitto | ... | Arnold Bennett |
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Benjamin Longthorne | ... | Corporal Thompson |
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Carl Mounfield | ... | Postman |
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Will Mytum | ... | German Captain |
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Harry Owens | ... | Charles K Scott Moncrieff |
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Sally Paffett | ... | Nancy Nicholson |
| Sid Phoenix | ... | Siegfried Sassoon | |
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Wilfred Owen returns to the Somme against the advice of his mentor Siegfried Sassoon, determined to follow his subject 'The Pity of War' to the very end.
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Wilfred Owen: The pity.
Robert Graves: Hmm?
Wilfred Owen: I am interested in the pity of war.
Siegfried Sassoon: To the pity.
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Robert Graves: Tell me, what is it you're interested in?Wilfred Owen: The pity.
Robert Graves: Hmm?
Wilfred Owen: I am interested in the pity of war.
Siegfried Sassoon: To the pity.
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Watching this film on the centenary of Owen's death was incredibly moving and yet the director and cast managed to get over the fun that can sometimes co-exist with horror. The relationship with Sassoon is explored in detail, showing the various aspects and dynamics as Owen goes from being the acolyte at the door to the respected poet. A fitting tribute.