What Is The Shall Not Grow Old
The Shall Not Grow Old is a 2018 documentary directed by Peter Jackson. It uses restored and colorized archival footage from World War I to depict soldiers' daily experiences.
Production and Techniques
The film was produced by the Imperial War Museums and 14-18 NOW. It combines restored original footage with voiceovers from veterans and advanced sound design to create an immersive view of the trenches.
Historical and Cultural Context
The title comes from a line in the poem For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon. The documentary focuses on the human experience of soldiers rather than political strategy, drawing on the museum's extensive collections.
For more background on the film and its source material, see the Imperial War Museums' overview at https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-shall-not-grow-old.
