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The Not Dead

Rob is 23 and recently served with the British forces in Iraq. He saw and did things that have affected him deeply. He has nightmares and flashbacks and drinks heavily. Rob suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. So does Cliff, 78, who fought with the British army in Malaya in 1951. Eddie served with the UN peacekeeping forces in Bosnia and has attempted suicide several times. The Not Dead tells the stories of these three men. Each tells part of his story through his own experiences and through the war poetry written by Simon Armitage. Deep and moving, the film also has rare moments of humour.

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Brian Hill

Brian Hill is an award-winning British filmmaker and managing director of Century Films. He has made over 60 films for British TV, many of which have won awards, including his landmark documentary musicals, and dramas featuring the cream of British acting talent. He has also made a number of feature documentaries. Sam Benstead is an award-winning director and producer of documentaries. He’s filmed in over 20 countries for broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4. His films often involve extraordinary levels of access and intimacy with their subjects, combined with visual flair, journalistic rigour and a sense of humour.

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2007

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