The Museum of Communication in Burntisland is holding a special Film Night on Tuesday 12th July 2016 at 7:30pm with the screening of the film The Battle of the Somme.
Shot and screened in 1916, it was the first feature length documentary about war and changed the way both cinema and film was perceived by the public. In the year of its release, around 20 million people – almost half the population of Britain at the time – watched The Battle of the Somme; many hoping to see the image of a loved-one or friend, captured on film. One hundred years later, this unique film from IWM’s collection, is being shown to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The duration of the film is approximately one hour..Entrance to the screening is FREE and light refreshments will be served.RSVPs are essential, to:dc_brankin@tiscali.co.uk or phone 01506 823 424.
