The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (DVD, 2015)

Name: The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (DVD, 2015)
Brand: BFI

BFI

This is the British Film Institute (BFI) National Archive Restoration DVD of the silent war film The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands, directed by Walter Summers and originally released in 1927. This 2014 BFI release features a new score composed by Simon Dobson and performed by The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines.Description\nThis dramatic reconstruction depicts two decisive naval battles from the Great War: the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile, where a British squadron faced a German force, and the subsequent Battle of the Falkland Islands, where the British sought revenge. The film was created with the full support of the Admiralty, utilizing authentic footage and models to recreate the historical events.Features\n--Scoring The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands (2014, 12 mins)\n--The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands Restoration Demonstration (2014, 6 mins)\n--BFI London Film Festival Archive Gala Introduction (2014, 3 mins)\n--Sea Urchins: Fastest .