Blitz' is an abbreviation of the German word ‘blitzkrieg’, meaning ‘lightning war’. This is a timeline of the almost ...

After exploring the ramifications of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam in his 4 1/2-hour 2023 documentary Occupied City, director-writer Steve McQueen returns to the era for his latest narrative ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As air raid sirens wailed and bombs fell nightly, Londoners of all ages faced the inescapable horrors of ...

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For Steve McQueen, Blitz started with a photograph. While researching for his Small Axe anthology, McQueen found a picture of a young Black boy evacuating London with a suitcase. “I just wanted to ...

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Saoirse Ronan has said that shooting the film "Blitz," which takes place in war-torn Britain in the 1940s, felt "incredibly relevant" against the backdrop of conflicts around the world. The Irish ...

NYFF: Saoirse Ronan stands out from a surprisingly conventional World War II movie that can struggle to accommodate its director's singular vision. It’s strange to discover that “Blitz” is the most ...

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Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from wartime photos, and much of it was shot outside London. By Simran Hans and Sarah ...

Saoirse Ronan is a rare class of actor. Blowing audience minds with her deeply personable, grounded performances since the age of 13, when she was nominated for her first Academy Award for Atonement.