The film stars alicia vikander as vera brittain, an independent young woman who abandoned her studies at somerville college, oxford, to become a war nurse. Jun 05, 2015 testament of youth might be described as a feminist war film, because it is saturated with veras frustration at her parents limited ambitions for her and later with her contempt for war. Testament of youth 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. English writer vera brittains 1933 memoir, testament of youth, is widely beloved, an account of the bestselling authors various accomplishments and hardships during wwi. Testament of youth is one of those dramas that manages to rise above the usual mediocrities enough that you can call it good, but not enough that you can say anything more about it. Aug 01, 2014 testament of youth is a searing story of love and war. He went on to direct a number of acclaimed television dramas including the secret diaries of miss anne lister in 2009. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, its a film about young love, the futility of war and how to make sense of the darkest times. Testament of youth movie clip you got in 2015 alicia vikander, taron. An elegant production, testament of youth is recommended for literate audiences when it opens may 5 in new york, at the angelika film center. Between these two books comes testament of friendship published in 1940, which is. She falls in love with her brothers friend, but then war is declared. Testament of youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera brittain, which has become the classic testimony of. Testament of youth is a searing story of love and war.
A film guide that looks at testament of youth 2014, a world war one drama based on the bestselling memoirs of british writer and antiwar campaigner vera brittain. The film shows a dreamy drift towards pathos, which is valid enough as an emotional register. Testament of youth a haunting and romantic wwi film. This made for television story became a hit on the film festival circuit for. Nonton dan download testament of youth 2014 sub indonesia indofilm, streaming movie online hd bluray sobatkeren dunia21. She will be seen in testament of youth, the adaptation of vera brittains memoirs, opposite kit harrington and directed by james kent. Theres a good movie in brittains story, but you wouldnt know it from this lethargic, bbcproduced bore. It is by no means a bad film, but there is nothing great about it, nothing that would make it one of the must see films of the year. Testament of youth je, jak uz z posteru vyplyva, typicky romanticky velkofilm, ktery jednoznacne utoci na vsechny divakovy smysly.
And seeing it again for the second time, knowing everything that would happen, anticipating each scene before it came, i was affected just as deeply. Testament of youth is a necessary reminder of the impact and. Watch testament of youth online stream full movie directv. Testament of youth comes without a single shred of irony or contemporary consideration. Reporter dorothy interviews actor kit harington about first world war film testament of youth.
Testament of youth is the first instalment, covering 19001925, in the memoir of vera brittain 18931970. Based on the memoir of its heroine, testament of youth is still in print today and is considered one of the foremost wwi memoirs to date this according to the printed facts youll see at the end of the dvd. Oct 14, 2014 the film shows a dreamy drift towards pathos, which is valid enough as an emotional register. Testament of youth is a searing story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera brittain which became the classic testimony of that war from a womans point of.
With alicia vikander, kit harington, taron egerton, dominic west. In testament of youth, a nurse tells the story of world war. In testament of youth, a nurse tells the story of world war i swedish actress alicia vikander talks about her lead role in the new film testament of youth, which tells the. Testament of youth might be described as a feminist war film, because it is saturated with veras frustration at her parents limited ambitions for her and later with her contempt for war. Alicia vikander als vera brittain in testament of youth. Based on the classic first world war memoir, this is the incredible true story of one young womans struggle to survive the horrors of war. James kents film is based on vera brittains acclaimed memoir chronicling her. Nov 10, 2014 with the theatrical uk release set for january 2015, a new trailer for testament of youth has just been released, showcasing what looks like a solid if rather generic period drama.
This is reflected in a continuing fascination in film, with testament of youth the latest outstanding example. Testament of youth is the exception to the rule but still manages to show how painful war can be for the outsider. Testament of youth interview with actor kit harington 15 oct 2014. Nov 20, 2015 based on the memoir of its heroine, testament of youth is still in print today and is considered one of the foremost wwi memoirs to date this according to the printed facts youll see at the end of the dvd.
Testament of youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a womans point of view. Jun, 2015 testament of youth comes without a single shred of irony or contemporary consideration. But the passion and rage somehow dont come into focus. The story of her life as an aspiring oxford student, bridetobe, and battlefield nurse is both heartrending and violent. While its always difficult to gauge an adaptations accuracy, screenwriter juliette towhidis death comes to pemberley work on brittain s memoir appears faultless. Alicia vikander, kit harrington, michael henderson, coliin morgan, emily watson. Famous wartime memoir testament of youth gets a boring. Testament of youth 2014 nonton film online sub indonesia. Based on the classic first world war memoir, this is the incredible true story of one. Regisseur james kent en scenarioschrijfster juliette towhidi leggen in hun filmbewerking van begin af aan nadruk op veras onverzettelijkheid.
James kent began as a documentary director, and won a bafta in 2004 for his 90minute tv film, single holocaust. The film was directed by james kent and written by juliette towhidi. Between these two books comes testament of friendship published in 1940, which is essentially a memoir of brittains close colleague and. Zweedse sensatie alicia vikander is gegeerd goed bij filmmakers en modemerken. Making his feature debut after work in television and documentaries, director james kent proves exceptionally skilled in supplying the film with a hauntingly poetic visual sense and eliciting. Testament of youth stars alicia vikander the fifth estate as brittain and kit harington game of thrones as her fiance roland leighton. Met alicia vikander, kit harington en hayley atwell. With the theatrical uk release set for january 2015, a new trailer for testament of youth has just been released, showcasing what looks like a solid if rather generic period drama.
Parents need to know that testament of youth is a historical drama based on vera brittains sametitled memoir about being young during world war i. Based on the true story of vera brittan, testament of youth follows vera alicia vikander in the years before and after the war. Testament of youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera brittain, which has become the. An intimate epic, testament of youth has great historical sweep yet remains focused on the human vicissitudes experienced by vera and her circle. Testament of youth is een romantisch oorlogsdrama gebaseerd. Testament of youth officiele trailer nu op dvd youtube. Jun 19, 2015 kit harington as roland leighton in testament of youth, a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera brittain, which has become the classic testimony. Testament of youth 2015 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Kit harington as roland leighton in testament of youth, a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the first world war memoir by vera. Testament of youth 2014 bluray 720p subtitle indonesia. Her testament of youth not completed until 1933 became a cornerstone of the pacifist movement, and led her to take a public stand dramatized in the film against punishing the defeated huns. There is a scene in testament of youth which borrows directly from an iconic shot in the classic movie gone with the wind.
Testament may be the first movie in a long time that will make you cry. Reporter dorothy interviews actor kit harington about first world war film testament of youth, an adaptation of vera brittains famed wartime memoir. Testament of youth is a 2014 british drama film based on the first world war memoir of the same name written by vera brittain. Yet testament of youth is a powerful film, and does an excellent job at portraying the unglamorous realities of war. Whiplash, american sniper, testament of youth and wild. Testament of youth 2014 subtitle indonesia filmgan. Testament of youth vera brittains popular first world war memoir gets rousing screen treatment in james kents impressive debut feature. Neni tak sofistikovany a emocionalni jako atonement, ani klasicky oldschool syrovy jako cold mountain. Testament of youth a sony pictures classics release.
This guide is useful for exploring topics including history, english, citizenship, and pshe education, and highlighting themes. I am ashamed to admit until watching testament of youth, i wasnt familiar with this womans story or her life. Testament of youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, starring alicia vikander, kit harington, taron egerton, colin morgan, dominic west, emily watson, miranda richardson, and hayley atwell. Testament of youth the british drama is based on the bestselling world war i memoir of vera brittain, who gives up her studies at oxford to enlist as a nurse in the war. In 1914, vera brittain decides to study at oxford university.