1917 is a 2019 Britishwar film directed and produced by Sam Mendes, who co-wrote it with Krysty Wilson-Cairns.
Partially inspired by stories told to Mendes by his paternal grandfather Alfred about his service during World War I, the film takes place after the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich, and follows two British soldiers, William Schofield (George MacKay) and Thomas Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), in their mission to deliver an important message to call off a doomed offensive attack.
Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth, and Benedict Cumberbatch also star in supporting roles.
