
Ypres
The Story of the Immortal Salient
In 1925, with the cooperation of the War Office, British Instructional Films set out to make a dramatic, feature-length reconstruction of the five Ypres battles in which 1.7 million soldiers lost their lives. Directed by William Summers, the result is a silent classic. Unlike the famous 1916 documentary The Battle of the Somme, the Ypres footage is entirely ”faked” and the film shares some of Somme‘s propagandist approach. Regardless, the film is no less fascinating as an artistic endeavour of its time and it features some stunning images. A degree of authenticity is provided by real soldiers taking part and by the filming having taken place in the actual Ypres trenches.
TMDB
6.3/10
3 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Box office
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- Language
- EN
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical30 Sept 1925
Frequently asked questions
- When was Ypres released?
- Ypres was released on 30 September 1925.
- Where can I watch Ypres online?
- Ypres is available on BFI Player in GB. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Ypres?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Ypres is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Ypres?
- Ypres holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Ypres?
- Ypres (1925) was directed by Walter Summers.
- How long is Ypres?
- Ypres runs for 1h 45m.












