1917
[b]1917[/b] is a 2019 [[united_kingdom|British]] [[war]] film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote it with Krysty Wilson-Cairns. 

Partially inspired by stories told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather Alfred about his service during [[World War I]], the film takes place after the [[germany|German]] retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich, and follows two British soldiers, [[William Schofield]] ("George MacKay":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacKay_(actor)) and [[Thomas Blake]] ("Dean-Charles Chapman":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean-Charles_Chapman), in their mission to deliver an important message to call off a doomed offensive attack. 

Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch also star in supporting roles.
1917 (film)