From twerking to wargames, and the claustrophobia of submarines to refugee journeys, IWM Short Film Festival presents challenging, inspiring and experimental films responding to past and contemporary conflict.

From 25 - 29 October, you can catch a whole host of documentaries, dramas and animations at IWM London. Screenings are drop-in and free of charge.

We are delighted to also be presenting free daily screenings of They Shall Not Grow Old, Peter Jackson’s (The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings)* artistic response to the First World War, co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW and Imperial War Museums.

We are also hosting a ticketed event at Picturehouse Central, which will present the most hard-hitting, relevant and inspiring films relating to war and conflict from our 2018 Film Festival programme.

The Festival is part of Making A New World, a free season of innovative exhibitions, installations and immersive experiences exploring how the First World War has shaped the society we live in today.

They Shall Not Grow Old

Peter Jackson, best known for directing The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has created a new film using original footage from Imperial War Museums’ extensive archive, alongside interviews with those who fought in the conflict. Footage has been transformed to present never before seen detail, offering a new perspective on this 20th century conflict to a 21st century audience.

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