The article explores the film 'Blitz,' a poignant and unconventional portrayal of wartime London through the eyes of a Black child. The film follows George, a 9-year-old biracial child whose life is upended by the war. Through his journey, McQueen highlights the resilience and determination of the people who fought for survival. The film also introduces audiences to people they've …
Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Earlier this year, the British filmmaker Steve …
Blitz Verdict: An explosive start Rating: This year’s London Film Festival could not have had a more appropriate curtain-raiser last night than Blitz, a stirring drama set in September 1940, just after the Luftwaffe began its intense eight-month bombing campaign on the city. The film opens spectacularly with a fireman being knocked senseless by an out-of-control hose, and later there’s …
