Dunkirk

The 2017 war drama directed by Christopher Nolan depicts the large-scale evacuation of Allied soldiers from the French city of Dunkirk during World War II. The film tells the story from three perspectives: land, sea, and air. On land, young soldier Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) tries to escape the encirclement by German forces. At sea, British civilian captain Mr. Dawson (Mark Rylance), along with his son and his friend, sails across the English Channel to assist in the evacuation. In the air, Royal Air Force pilot Farrier (Tom Hardy) protects the evacuating troops from German aircraft attacks. The film received critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and technical aspects, including cinematography and sound.