Regeneration

1997
R
1h 54m

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7.0/10

2.6K

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Jonny Lee Miller and Tanya Allen in Regeneration (1997)

Based on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, "Regeneration" tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of those soldiers are England's most important WW1 poets.

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Based on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, "Regeneration" tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of those soldiers are England's most i... Read allBased on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, "Regeneration" tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of those soldiers are England's most important WW1 poets.Based on Pat Barker's novel of the same name, "Regeneration" tells the story of soldiers of World War One sent to an asylum for emotional troubles. Two of those soldiers are England's most important WW1 poets.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

2.6K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 17 nominations total

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Trivia
The film used a lot of present and former Territorial Army soldiers as extras for larger scenes. This includes soldiers from 52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland, located in Hotspur street, Glasgow.

Goofs
The camera and the crane on which it is suspended are reflected in several puddles during the very opening shot (of the battlefield).

Quotes
Capt. William Rivers: I find it interesting that you don't stutter.
Billy Prior: I find it even more interesting that you do.

Alternate versions
Released in the USA in a 96 minute version under the title "Behind the Lines".

Connections
Featured in The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)

Soundtracks
Just Before The Battle, Mother
Words and Music by George Frederick Root (As G.F. Root)
Performed by Craig Titus

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9/10

A Heart-wrenchingly Different War Film

Regeneration is an amazing film, it discusses the unseen wounds left on soldiers by war. The emotional trauma it causes them and how best we can help them, if we can at all.

James Wilby gives a remarkable performance as an officer who is sickened by the war that he sees around him. He isn't so much mentally ill as disgusted with war and his contribution in it. Jonny Lee Miller is also amazing in his portrayal of an officer driven mute. When he discovers his voice he is angry and argumentative, but slowly we discover that all of his anger is a shell to protect the hurt that has built up inside of him.

One of the biggest underlying themes in this film is how useless war is, even if it is for the right cause. Mainly because it destroys the human psyche and removes hope.

This is a startling film, and touching and emotional. It cuts to the core of who we all are, as human beings.