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Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield, WW1
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Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield, WW1
Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield. A French soldier guarding a trench sees a dramatic explosion on the battlefield. He hopes he will be able to get back to civilisation so that he can watch it again in the cinema. Date: 1917
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Action Battlefield Cinema Explosion Filming Satire Satirical
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of the Western Front during World War I, a weary French soldier in uniform and helmet, clutching a rifle, takes a moment to gaze in awe at an explosive event unfolding before him on the battlefield. The scene before him is reminiscent of the grand spectacle of a cinematic explosion, with smoke billowing and debris flying through the air. The soldier, longing for a return to civilian life, can't help but hope that he will be able to witness this thrilling sight once more, this time in the safety and comfort of a movie theater. The irony of the situation is not lost on us - the very violence and chaos that defines the war is the same violence and chaos that fuels the popular demand for cinematic entertainment. This satirical cartoon, created in 1917, offers a poignant commentary on the human desire for excitement and distraction, even in the midst of the horrors of war.
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