Passchendaele

'Passchendaele' opens Cinefest

Published on: September 16, 2008

The Sudbury Star has posted an article on 'Passchendaele'. The film recently opened the Toronto Film Festival last week, and has gone on to open for the Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival Sunday night. Paul Gross wrote and directed 'Passchendaele', was able to secure its $20-million budget, the largest ever for a Canadian film. Gross also shares that on the first day of shooting, 20 extras were sent to hospital because they were showing signs of hypothermia.

"...They were the worst conditions I've ever shot in..."

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Actor discovered his passion while filming Passchendaele

Published on: September 05, 2008

The Toronto Sun has posted an article on 'Passchendaele'. Written, directed and staring Paul Gross, the film is set during World War One, and follows Canadian troops in one of their biggest battles. Co star Gil Bellow says the experience inspired him so much that he's began working on his own scripts.

"...I've started getting my hand in on producing and writing and there is a film I want to direct. There is this film that has been in my head for 20 years and, after I went and did this (Passchendaele), I finally sat down and worked on it. We just finished the script a week ago..."

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Passchendaele Begins Ten Days of TIFF Craziness

Published on: September 04, 2008

Martini Boys has posted an article on 'Passchendaele'. Written, directed and starring Paul Gross, the film kicks of the Toronto International Film Festival this week. With a budget of 20 million, it's one of the most expensive Canadian films ever made, and is generating a fair amount of buzz.

"...Today is the official start of the festivities, and, as usual, the occasion is marked by a Canadian film. Paul Gross's Passchendaele is getting a surprising amount of "important film" buzz..."

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