1914-1918
– The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It..
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.
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.
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