‘1917’- A Directorial Masterclass by Sam Mendes
Introduction Sam Mendes has made a reputable name for himself ever since his Oscar-winning debut with American Beauty (1999). He has since directed multiple critically acclaimed movies such as Road to Perdition (2002), Revolutionary Road (2008), and the James Bond franchise starring Daniel Craig, including hits such as Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015). With ‘1917’ (2019), he takes on a challenging screenplay and brings the tension and anxiety surrounding the first World War onto the screen in this epic war drama with meticulous production, and smart camerawork with minimal editing. Why ‘1917’ is different from other war films? Director Sam Mendes gives absolutely everything in this project with contributions as the co-writer, and the producer for the film, alongside its direction. With the assistance of ‘Cinematography Guru’ Roger Deakins, Mendes reaffirms his long partnership with him to deliver a visual spectacle that earned the film an Oscar nomination for ‘Best Dir...
