Ypres (1925): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1925 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1925, Ypres is a krieg film directed by Walter Summers, running about 105 minutes. “The Story of the Immortal Salient” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1925, with the cooperation of the War Office, British Instructional Films set out to make a dramatic, feature-length reconstruction of the five Ypres battles in which 1.7 million soldiers lost their lives. Directed by William Summers, the result is a silent classic. Unlike the famous 1916 documentary The Battle of the Somme, the Ypres footage is entirely ”faked” and the film shares some of Somme‘s propagandist approach. Regardless, the film is no less fascinating as an artistic endeavour of its time and it features some stunning images. A degree of authenticity is provided by real soldiers taking part and by the filming having taken place in the actual Ypres trenches.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ypres has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ypres page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ypres tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Die letzten Glühwürmchen, Der Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Ypres (1925)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, Ypres is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ypres worth watching?
- Ypres holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krieg. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Ypres released?
- Ypres was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.