- In order to truly reflect the atmosphere of Churchill’s time, the film’s screenwriter Anthony McCarten set up a special work schedule for himself, simulating the historical timeline, which lasted 8 days and wrote a 16-page script.
- Through his efforts, McCarten obtained the minutes of the cabinet meeting of Churchill during the war.
- During the filming of the film, John Hurt, who was originally scheduled to play Prime Minister Chamberlain, died of pancreatic cancer. Due to his serious illness, John Hurt never filmed a scene, but the film paid tribute to him in the credits.
- In order to create a low-ceiling bunker scene, the crew has been planning for several months.
- Gary Oldman spends at least 4 hours putting on makeup every day on the set, and shooting more than 50 days continuously, for a total of 200 hours of putting on makeup.
- After Gary Oldman arrived at the scene, he opened the props books at will, all of which were able to fake meeting records and diaries.
Darkest Hour behind the scenes gags
2021-11-25 08:01
Extended Reading
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Ressie 2022-03-21 09:01:39
It can be called the key leader of the turning point of modern civilization. In an era of darkness and invasion, the ultimate belief in civilization was maintained, and the spiritual idea was finally transformed into an indescribable victory puzzle in history. It is also closely related to the present moment. Being in the company of the people, believing in justice, not succumbing to temporary authority, and having absolute political correctness at all times.
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Vilma 2022-04-24 07:01:04
What a spicy chicken movie, fell asleep watching it
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Clemmie: Are we terribly old?
Winston Churchill: Yes, I'm afraid you are.
Clemmie: Oh, you beast!
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Winston Churchill: [in his first speech as Prime Minister] But now one bond unites us all. To wage war until victory is won, and never to surrender ourselves to servitude and shame. Whatever the cost and the agony may be, conquer we must, as conquer we shall.
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Why? ? ? Directors! Don't count the money, let me ask you something!
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A feast with no trace of performance - language is far more powerful than politics and diplomacy and the rest
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Churchill, Dunkirk, Darkest Hour, 2017 Churchill Trilogy
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"The Darkest Hour"
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those quiet moments to breathe that define him