PREVIEW: Spitfire Over Berlin (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Kris Saddler (Await Further Instructions), Tom Gordon (Lancaster Skies), Vin Hawke (The Blackout), Callum Burn (Lancaster Skies), David Dobson (The Drift), Jeffrey Mundell (The Flight of the Flamingo), Archie Blankley (film debut), Luke Williams (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Callum Burn (Lancaster Skies), director, writer, producer, editor; Andrew Burn (Lancaster Skies), writer, producer; James Griffiths (68 Kill), composer; Sam Parsons (Sunburn), cinematographer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1944, as American pilots are preparing to strike Nazi Germany, British intelligence learns that they could be heading into a trap. With mere hours before the attack is due to take place, British Flight Lieutenant Edward Barned (Saddler) is tasked with flying over Berlin in his unarmed Spitfire to obtain photographic evidence of the Nazi’s trap, and potentially save the lives of countless airmen…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Think of it as 1917 with wings, and that should give you all the excitement you need for this thrilling wartime action-thriller.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 13TH MAY 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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