World War One drama 'Journey's End' leads this week's new releases

31 Jan 2018 in New Releases

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Journey's End
Journey's End

Adapted from the 1928 stage play of the same name, Journey's End is set in 1918, towards the end of World War One. There is a stalemate in the trenches of Northern France and, as their Captain Stanhope becomes increasingly disturbed, the men of C-company distract themselves with memories of their earlier lives.

Also released in cinemas this week

Paul Thomas Anderson directs Daniel Day-Lewis in his final acting role in gothic romance Phantom Thread. Set in 1950s London, a high-end dressmaker's life begins to unravel when a new strong-willed woman enters it. Elsewhere, documentary Makala follows young farmer Kabwita in rural Congo as he attempts to provide for his family in this unflinching portrayal of one man's extraordinary efforts in daily life.

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