'1917': How and why Sam Mendes made the film as one continuous shot

eOne is thrilled to make available the first featurette for 1917, showcasing Sam Mendes’ exciting vision to tell the film’s engaging story in one continuous shot. The featurette unveils insights from Sam Mendes himself, as well as screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Roger Deakins and other key members of the cast and crew. In the featurette, Sam Mendes reveals “From the very beginning, I felt this movie should be told in real time… Every step of the journey, breathing every breath with these men felt integral”. Roger Deakins adds that this epic film is not to be missed in cinemas: “Until you see it on a screen, you don’t realise how immersive it really is.” eOne will release 1917 in UK and Irish cinemas January 10, 2020.