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The Great War (2007)

Name: The Great War
Director: Brian McKenna
Released: 2007
Cast: Pat Kiely, Jean-François Blanchard, Arthur Holden, Paul Stewart, Francis X. McCarthy

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2007 film by Brian McKenna

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Why Watch This

Brian McKenna’s 2007 documentary The Great War weaves together never‑before‑seen letters, battlefield footage, and candid interviews to give a visceral, human‑scale view of World I. Pat Kiely’s steady narration anchors the story while cameo commentary from a young Justin Trudeau adds a contemporary political perspective.

Best For

History buffs, Documentary lovers, War enthusiasts, Classroom educators, Canadian viewers

The CinePearl Take

McKenna balances sweeping battlefield panoramas with intimate moments from soldiers’ diaries, creating a rhythm that never feels either too grandiose or overly sentimental. Pat Kiely’s measured voice work lends gravitas without drowning out the raw emotions of the archival audio. The inclusion of Justin Trudeau’s reflective interludes bridges past and present, reminding viewers why the war’s lessons still echo today.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Brian McKenna
Cast: Pat Kiely, Jean-François Blanchard, Arthur Holden, Paul Stewart, Francis X. McCarthy, Neil Napier, Michael Rudder, Susie Almgren, Justin Trudeau
Writer: Brian McKenna

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