Synopsis

Sergeant Michael Dunne fights in the 10th Battalion, AKA The "Fighting Tenth" with the 1st Canadian Division and participated in all major Canadian battles of the war, and set the record for highest number of individual bravery awards for a single battle.

What is known about the production of Passchendaele?

"Passchendaele," a drama released in 2008, was directed by Paul Gross and stars Paul Gross, Caroline Dhavernas. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, Damberger Film & Cattle Co, Rhombus Media produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:

Production: Production on the film reportedly began on August 20, 2007, with principal photography in Calgary, Alberta.

What were the major cost factors in Passchendaele?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Passchendaele."

Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.

Awards and Recognition

11 wins & 5 nominations total

Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture (29th Genie Awards)

Critical Reception

Passchendaele received mixed or poor reviews from critics. As of April 8, 2022, the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 40% of critics gave the film a positive review, with an average score of 5 out of 10, based on 15 reviews.