Battle of the Somme Screens at 90

The Battle of the Somme has been well-received, with scores of 6.6/10 on both IMDb and TMDB, and 60% on Trakt. Directed by Geoffrey Malins, this 74-minute documentary and propaganda war film shows the British Expeditionary Force during the preliminaries and early days of the Battle of the Somme. The film depicts trench warfare, marching infantry, and the treatment of wounded soldiers, providing a vivid and realistic portrayal of the events.

As a significant historical record, The Battle of the Somme was a great success upon its release, watched by about 20 million people in Britain in the first six weeks of exhibition. The film's popularity was unprecedented, with cinemas playing it for longer runs than usual and arranging additional screenings to meet demand. The film also attracted more middle-class audiences, some of whom had never been to a cinema before.

The screening will take place on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton. For tickets or more details, click the button beside this article. This event is part of Little Theatre's 90th Anniversary Year, making it a unique opportunity to experience a piece of cinematic history.