Have you ever watched a war movie and thought, “when are they going to mention Canada?” It’s rare that the great white north gets anything more than a nod in cinematic depictions of warfare, but these 7 movies break the mould and let Canada take centre stage.
Hyena Road (2015)
The film explores the complex relationships between foreign soldiers and local civilians, while also depicting the moral grey area of modern combat.
Directed by Paul Gross, Hyena Road received three Canadian Screen Awards for audio and visual effects.
Passchendaele (2008)
His battalion, known as “The Fighting Tenth,” participated in every major battle of the First World War and set the record for the most individual decorations earned by a Canadian unit during a single battle.
Directed by Paul Gross, Passchendaele received a National Arts Centre Award and multiple Genie Awards.
The Devil’s Brigade (1968)
The film was co-written by Colonel George Walton, a member of the brigade.
Battle of Britain (1969)
The film was praised for its practical effects, specifically the model work used to create flying sequences.
Although focusing mainly on British efforts, Canadians receive prominent play through the role of Canadian fighter pilot Colin Harvey.
Captains of the Clouds (1942)
The film even features Victoria Cross recipient and First World War air ace, William Avery “Billy” Bishop
Attack on the Iron Coast (1967)
In the United Kingdom, Attack on the Iron Coast premiered as a double bill with The Beatles’ animated film Yellow Submarine.
Bomb Girls (2012)
This female-led drama follows four women breaking free of their home and social restrictions when they go to work in a Canadian munitions factory during the Second World War.
Originally aired on Global TV, Bomb Girls was syndicated internationally in the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Poland.
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