Silent film classic "Barber Wire" at the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:00 pm. This drama starring Pola Negri set in a World War I prison camp will be presented with live music, highlighted by an unusual Christmas scene. A rarely shown World War I drama set in rural France. "Barbed Wire" (1927) dramatizes the human conflicts that occurred throughout Europe during what was known as "The Great War".

In a small village Mona Moreau (Pola Negri) and her aging father work their farm to feed the brave young men fighting for France. But when their farm is commandeered to build a camp for German POW's, they must feed the prisoners as well. At first Mona resents the German prisoners but soon fears she may be falling in love with the handsome prisoner Oskar Muller. The relationship is opposed by the townspeople, who ostracize the girl's family, setting in motion dramatic events shaped by war, prejudice, forbidden love and shared humanity. "The ending of "Barbed Wire" astounds viewers today because of the bitter lessons it tries to extract from the wartime experience, and how applicable they are to our world right now, so many years later" Jeff Rapsis said.

Don't miss this incredible drama as we close out our last movie of the 2024 season at your Brandon Town Hall. This is a Free Will Donation Event. The hall is handicap accessible and heated. Thanks, Dennis

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