Fields of Sacrifice
This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Fields of Sacrifice
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 2, 1964
Runtime
0h 38m
Genres
War, Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Fields of Sacrifice
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Donald Brittain
Description
This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
