The Blitz
1940–41 German bombing of Britain during WWII
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| 2024 | Steve McQueen produces and directs 'Blitz', a film depicting the German bombing of London during three nights in September 1940, which critically examines the 'Blitz Spirit' and explores themes of patriotism, solidarity, and mental terror across different social groups. |
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