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Blitz

War Drama History English


In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Cast:Elliott Heffernan, Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller
Director:Steve McQueen
Editor:Peter Sciberras
Camera:Yorick Le Saux

Guild Reviews

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Steve McQueen’s Harrowing WWII Drama Put You Right In Middle Of Action

FCG Member Reviewer Sonal Pandya
Sonal Pandya | Times Now, Zoom
Sat, November 30 2024

The British period drama features a remarkable performance from newcomer Elliott Hefferman.

12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen takes audiences through the life of a Londoner during the German blitzkrieg of their city during World War II. The Apple TV+ feature Blitz has more of a child’s perspective as a young boy named George escapes back to his mother after being sent away for evacuation. We see the good and bad of the times through his eyes as he loses his innocence during his misadventure.

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