1917, Sam Mendes’ intense single-take war film, chronicles the efforts of Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) to deliver an important message from General Erinmore (Colin Firth) to Colonel MacKenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch). McKenzie must call off a planned attack of the Germans because it is in fact, a trap. The young men have to arrive at their destination by sunrise, or 1. 600 soldiers will be killed including Blake’s brother. Soon, the youths are climbing over the wall of their trench to head off on what is surely a suicide mission. 1917, Sam Mendes’ intense single-take war film, chronicles the efforts of Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) to deliver an important message from General Erinmore (Colin Firth) to Colonel MacKenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch). McKenzie must call off a planned attack of the Germans because it is in fact, a trap. The young men have to arrive at their destination by sunrise, or 1. 600 soldiers will be killed including Blake’s brother. Soon, the youths are climbing over the wall of their trench to head off on what is surely a suicide mission.