1917 And What’s Making Us Happy

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1917 And What’s Making Us Happy

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The war epic 1917 startled a lot of awards watchers Sunday night when it won the Golden Globe for best dramatic film. That’s in part because it’s just now going into wide release. 1917 is directed by Sam Mendes and follows two young World War I soldiers who are sent on a dangerous mission to deliver a crucial message. And just to increase the level of difficulty a little, the whole movie is crafted to look like one continuous shot.