That flare scene was the most surreal experience I’ve ever witnessed.

Imagine the cameraman filming the cameramen who were filming the movie.

Fun fact 1917's trailer had more cuts that the film itself.

Imagine if it was actually one continuous shot. "Mr. Benedict Cumberbatch forgot to wear his fake mustache... We gotta start all the way from the beginning now. Take 120!"

The fact him running into the soldiers at the end was accidental just made that scene even cooler.

Imagine being that extra bumping into the main character and being like “shit I just screwed up the entire scene”

1917 was a masterpiece, makes me want to see the other 1,916 films

This movie was great and now I get why

When someone asks you what your favourite scene in 1917 is...

That scene with the flares in the demolished towns was some of the most stunning visuals I have ever seen in my life....beautiful

The battlefield run has to be one of the greatest scenes I've ever seen. That was truly hair raising.

I love the fact that he bumps into people on the long continuous run on the battlefield. It really shows that he doesn't care what others are doing because he gets right back up and keeps going. He's a man on a mission. It gives off that urgency feeling.

A single fight scene in a normal movie probably has more cuts than this entire movie

The scene wouldn't be as iconic if he didn't accidentally bump the extras

1917 was so immersive thanks to this shooting style that I found myself tearing up at completely mundane parts because I was just so tired from feeling like there was no escape or breaks from the action that we usually feel from cuts None of this crew’s dedication to that feeling went to waste

Once you start watching this movie, you become a part of it. Absolutely amazing

Cameramen: How many cuts do you want?? Director: No

Director: "let's make a movie today boys!" The sun: "no"

Director on set: “alright guys, this is where we film the scene where absolutely everything happens”.

Those camera operators must have the biggest arm muscles in the world

I believe that when he is running through the french town and the flares causing that authentic motion lighting is one of the best pieces of cinematography i've ever seen.

literally every movie directer: *Write that down, Write that down.*

That one so called "mistake" for a scene where he got hit by running soldiers, for me, is beautifully natural. It suited the urgency while the camera kept on running farther leaving him behind and him running faster to keep up with the camera; my takeaway from that scene is the feeling of helplessness but urgency to make it out alive, keep up, and complete his mission. About the first soldier who bumped him and not getting up, for me, it is still a realistic thing a soldier might do, considering the psychological factors that could have led to him to do just so. It is like a moment where he just wanted to stay behind the chaos and excuse himself from charging towards certain death, or probably just hitting his head and getting all dizzy, coupled with the stress , confusion, and anxieties he also endured as a soldier. Maybe a mix of all these things led to him not getting up. Just my take on such an iconic scene; a soldier stumbling down physically and mentally.

This is the perfect example of professionalism. The director and cinematographer were so in sync and professional. Great job and please make more movies together because today's standard in the industry is far below what it should be.

I can not imagine this massive work they’ve done behind the scene to make this movie happen

The sheer amount of craftsmanship when they constructed a whole “light tower” to create the bright luminescence of a fire must be acknowledged, props to the crew.👏🏼

Thanks to that extra bumping the actor, the running in scene feel more realistic.

I scene where he's running and get knocked down several times, to me, just added to the pure urgency of getting from one side of this field to the other. It turned out perfect.

Big fat respect to everyone involved.

The scene when Schofield is running through the buildings at night with flares going off is burned into my memory forever

camera actually shakes very visibly

James & Roger Deakins ♥️

“They were happy that day because they got money for being extras” lol I really love the way he says that

I think the “continuous shot” was meant to give the feeling of “no resting. keep moving.”

Thank you. I love 'behind the scene' videos... to see how the magic is magically done.

0:38, the man went down☺

"Am i gonna die?" "Nah, you're the main chara..." "Yes!"

This is the sad moment I realize mathematics is very needed.

Great movie. Great cinematography!

very informational enjoyed thoroughly

The only time i noticed the transition between the shots is the actual "CGI" part when he jumps in the water. That one was kinda obvious. As for the rest, i honestly struggled to notice, but i couldnt. Kudos to the producer!

Just saw this in the theatres with the boys, 100% recommend, anxious the whole time

Kinda cool how the camera crew survived filming while at war

I watched it yesterday for the first time. it is amazing.

That one scene when a soldier was singing give me chills

The only person who cannot die: *The cameramen*

Some movies make you say "Man, I love cinema", but only Behind the Scenes make you say "GOSH, I LOVE CINEMA"

Lol it was hilarious in movie when he accidentally hit that guy while running against the trenches, because the guy he ran into just never got back up, just looked like he died on the spot

I'm honestly baffled why George Mackay wasn't nominated for a best actor Oscar, he had so much to consider while performing, having to be in the exact right place for the camera, remembering some long lines, when he has to make a certain movement etc, not to mention the final act when he is being smashed over by loads of extras and gets up everytime, and manages to continue his incredible performance. He was bloody incredible.

Remarkable movie.

Kinda wanna watch it now

I worked as an extra on this film, coming home from rehearsing the trench sprint I had a feeling the shot would be iconic if done right. I think it is.

If this movie doesn't win an award for cinematography... Edit: I can no longer wait in baited breath because it did

5:51 green X on bridge

One of my favorite movies.

When the actor tripped brutally when he hit that extra, it made the scene feel REAL

When the guy got stabbed by the pilot I thought “Hey he gonna be fine, plot armor”. But then he died. I really like how they had a new main character.

I wish I could watch this movie for the 1st time again, the unknown eerie feeling constantly pressuring your anxiety...

i noticed that the extra that ran into him just like died after he ran into Schofield. He prob was like "oh there goes my money" and just lied there

The scene of him running through the field with thousands of other soldiers was unbelievably epic! This movie brings the whole new experience to watching a movie!

This movie was amazing. What I found so relistic was when the soldier died and the colour in his face was literally changing in front of my eyes until he was finally gone and he was basically blue. I dont think ive ever seen that before in a movie. Amazing.

Art..!!

I would love to visit the sets

This in a nutshell is why movies cost so damn much

Is it me or the shot of him jumping into the water looks off?

I really love the scene where George was running in opposite direction. The fact that him bumping into the two extra soldiers was an accident is literally magnificient. It captures George's character so well and the burden of being a messenger and the consequences of not being able to deliver it on time

Thanks for sharing

The scene where he is trying to escape the destroyed town while being shot at and having flares go off in the sky was one of the most amazingly tense scenes I’ve ever seen.

The bumping actually makes the scene more realistic, so great that the director didn't say cut

It's like one big perfect loop that doesn't loop anywhere

This was one of the most impactful, immersive and visually stunning movie I've seen. Words can hardly describe this work of art and the amount of dedication and ressource required to make it possible. I have so much respect for how little CGI was used.

The scene where his friend dies because of that German pilot. That scene really pulled on my heartstrings man

Who else was physically exhausted by the end of the movie?

I loved this movie so much. One of my favorite war movies.

Its make me want to watch that movie once again...

So this is going to get Oscar for sure.

I loved the whole movie except the rat dragging the bag part that almost gave me a heart attack

Watched it twice. What an amazing movie... so many miles away from any other movie.

One of the best films I've seen in a long long time.

I love the fact that they kept the part where he bumped into the extra 😂 it makes it look more realistic and chaotic

If this doesn’t at least win Best Cinematography at the Oscars, I’m never watching the Oscars again.

You mentioned the jumping so many times. WE GET IT!!

WOW!!!

Just watched this masterpiece, do not go hoping for a full action pact fake hollywood war movie, just sit back and enjoy the story. 9/10 from me.

It's called 1917 because that's when they started shooting the movie

Amazing magic 👏🏼👏🏼

Masterpiece you see!

I honestly loved this film as a comparison to ww2 because it summed up how distance was vital in ww1

I like this movie :)

Idk why but that flare scene gave me chills

This is goals!!

i've never looked up behind the scenes footage ever in my life, but this movie made me so curious. such a memorable movie

“Like this farmhouse the two soldiers visit” *PLEASE DONT REMIND ME*

Life goals right here!

My favorite film

WOW! Simply WOW!

The scene that William accidentally bumped into people while he was running is just a masterpiece-scene in the movie. Always the best scene creates accidentally

This movie was just such a wonder to watch, the continuous flow just added to the tension. The seats were amazing and the acting was great.

so much hard work

Incredible