What They Found
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| Genre | Documentary film |
| Directed by | Sam Mendes |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
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| Editor | Andy Worboys |
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| Network | BBC Two |
What They Found is a 2025 television documentary film directed by Sam Mendes in his documentary directorial debut. It features footage and first-hand accounts of the 1945 liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. It will be aired on BBC Two on 7 April 2025.
Premise
[edit]In April 1945, Sergeants Mike Lewis and Bill Lawrie of the Army Film and Photographic Unit accompanied the 11th Armoured Division during the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The film features their footage and personal record of the events.
Production
[edit]The film was announced on 12 February 2025, with Sam Mendes directing for BBC Two.[1]
Release
[edit]A trailer was released on 1 April 2025.[2] The film will be aired on BBC Two on 7 April 2025.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Clarke, Stewart (12 February 2025). "Sam Mendes Directing His First Documentary: 'What They Found' Will Tell The Story Of The Liberation Of Concentration Camp Bergen-Belsen". Deadline. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (1 April 2025). "Sam Mendes' Debut Documentary 'What They Found' Unveils Trailer Ahead Of BBC Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ Hibbs, James (27 March 2025). "Sam Mendes documentary What They Found on liberation of Bergen-Belsen confirms release date". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
Categories:
- 2020s British films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2025 films
- 2025 documentary films
- 2025 television films
- BBC television documentaries about history during the 20th Century
- Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
- British documentary television films
- Documentary films about the Holocaust
- Documentary films about war photographers
- English-language documentary films
- Films directed by Sam Mendes