How Peter Jackson Used Modern Technology to Humanize the First World War
In short: Filmmaker Peter Jackson discusses the creation of his documentary They Shall Not Grow Old. He explains how he restored and colorized archival footage to bring the experiences of soldiers on the Western Front to life for modern audiences.
To mark the 2018 centenary of the end of the First World War, Jackson collaborated with the Imperial War Museum to transform historical footage. His team utilized state-of-the-art technology to colorize, add sound, and convert the material into 3D, aiming to ensure the sacrifices made a century ago remain remembered by future generations.
The project was deeply personal, inspired by Jackson's grandfather, who served with the South Wales Borderers from 1910 until his death in 1940. Jackson spent time reviewing thousands of hours of archival audio and film to construct a narrative that authentically reflects the daily lives of those who fought on the Western Front.
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