Darkest Hour (2017)

Overview

Overview of the film "Darkest Hour"

"Darkest Hour" is a 2017 historical drama directed by Joe Wright. The film tells the story of Winston Churchill's first weeks as Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, as he faces pressure to negotiate peace with Nazi Germany. The film focuses on his decision to continue the fight, which led to the evacuation from Dunkirk.

Main roles: Gary Oldman (Winston Churchill), Kristin Scott Thomas (Clementine Churchill), Lily James (Elizabeth Layton), Stephen Dillane (Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax), Ben Mendelsohn (King George VI).

Awards: The film received two Academy Awards: Best Actor (Gary Oldman) and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. It was also nominated for Best Picture.

Franchise chronology

The film "Darkest Hour" is part of an unofficial series of films about World War II that depict key events of that period. Although they are not direct sequels, they are often considered together:

• "Dunkirk" (2017) — dir. Christopher Nolan. The film depicts the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk. The events take place simultaneously with "Darkest Hour".
• "Darkest Hour" (2017) — dir. Joe Wright. Focuses on Churchill's political decisions during the crisis.
• "The Longest Day" (1962) — a classic film about the Normandy landings.
• "Battle of Britain" (1969) — about the air battle over Britain.