It is an epic and powerful family saga set against the mass slaughter in the trenches of the Somme. Now a new screen adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’s acclaimed 1993 novel Birdsong aims to recreate that ambitious scope – with actors recording their performances in their homes on iPhones. Pictured: Birdsong stage production by the Original Theatre Company‘It’s one of those areas where we are going to get playful with the cameras and use film making techniques,’ he suggested. They communicate by video conference and film their parts in front of a green screen so backgrounds can be added by computer later. It puts today’s troubles in perspective.’Tickets for the film can be booked at birdsongonline.co.uk from £10, including a donation to the Royal British Legion.

Source: Daily Mail June 06, 2020 23:06 UTC