- Directed by: Oliver Parker
- Cast: Glenda Jackson, Michael Caine
- Year: 2023
- Duration: 96min
- Certificate: 12A
- Type: Film
Based on the true story of Bernard Jordan who, in the summer of 2014 made global headlines staging a ‘great escape’ from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th Anniversary. Starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, Oliver Parker’s film explores the story behind the headline that captured the imagination of the world.
Followed by a Q&A with the film’s screenwriter William Ivory, hosted by NTU’s Anna Dawson.
Free tickets available for 50 NTU students and staff for this screening & Q&A, on presentation of a valid NTU card – only available in person from the Box Office at Broadway until 10am Mon 9 Oct.
In partnership with Nottingham Creative Writing Hub at NTU.
