1914-1918

– The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
8.20 / 10
Release Year:
1996
Original Name:
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
1914-1918 (1996) - Also known as The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States.

The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
Language:

English

Main Actors:

Judi Dench, Salome Jens, Jürgen Prochnow, Michael York

Plot:

A unique first-person narrative, sewn together from genuine testimonies of frontline soldiers.

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.3/10