«1917» on TV: the “invisible” montage and the signs so as not to frighten the tourists. The 10 secrets of the film

Sam Mendes’ film “1917” premieres tonight on Rai2 at 21.20. The film starring George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, set during the First World War, tells the story of two British soldiers who are the protagonists of an impossible mission: to infiltrate behind enemy lines and reach 1,600 fellow soldiers to prevent them from falling into a trap. The film garnered 10 Academy Award nominations and rave reviews from critics. It was also a success at the box office: costing 100 million dollars, it has already collected 256. While waiting for the night of the Oscars, here are 10 things you may not know about “1917”.