Documentary,History,War
United Kingdom,New Zealand
They Shall Not Grow Old is a 2018 documentary film directed and produced by Peter Jackson, famous for directing the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The film chronicles the First World War using never-before-seen footage from the Imperial War Museum's archives, enhanced and colorized with modern technology to bring the experience of trench warfare to life. The film also features audio recordings of WWI veterans, giving voice to those who fought in the Great War. The use of modern technology in colorizing and enhancing the footage makes the film feel like a contemporary documentary, despite the fact that the footage was shot over a century ago. The film was released in the UK on October 16, 2018, which was 100 years after the end of the Battle of La Bassée, featured in the film. The film was praised for its unique and innovative approach to telling the story of a war that is often reduced to grainy black-and-white footage and still photographs. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $20 million at the box office worldwide.
