
A Woman in Love and War: Vera Brittain
Claire Whalley, 2008
Testament of Youth
Vera Brittain, 1933
A Woman in Love and War: Vera Brittain is a movie directed by Claire Whalley in 2008 and based on the book Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain, first published in 1933. The movie features Katherine Manners, Tristan Beint, Christian Brassington, Jonathan Christie, Brendan Murphy, and others.
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Storyline
Presented by Jo Brand, this compelling portrayal brings to life the experiences of Vera Brittain, a remarkable individual who witnessed and lived through the tumultuous events of the First World War. Drawing from Vera’s poignant letters and memoirs, the audience gains a unique perspective on the war, as it unfolds before their eyes through the lens of a young woman’s personal journey.
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Year
2008
Minutes
60
Movie Rate
7.30
Source: IMDb
Movie
A Woman in Love and War: Vera Brittain
Director: Claire Whalley
Country: UK
Year: 2008
Length: 1h

Year
1933
Pages
688
Book Rate
8.34
S: Goodreads
Book
Testament of Youth
Author: Vera Brittain
Country: UK
First published in: 1933
Length: 688 pages
Genre: Biography
Other screen adaptations of the book
TV Mini-Series by Moira Armstrong
Movie by James Kent
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