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Christmas Eve, 1914
- Narrated by: Cameron Daddo, Xander Berkeley, Cody Fern, Damon Herriman, James Scott, John Beck, Lance Guest, Gabe Greenspan, Nate Jones
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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Publisher's Summary
"Drawing from historic events and written especially for audio by two-time Emmy Award winner Charles Olivier, this stellar production transports the listener behind British lines on the Western Front during the first Christmas of WWI, when, of all things, German and English soldiers declared an unofficial truce to bury their dead, sing carols, and give thanks. The cast's excellent naturalistic acting and superb dialogue bring out the human side of a conflict in which the enemy lay entrenched only a few hundred yards away. Spot-on sound effects and motion-picture-style original music create sonic depth and atmosphere. Riveting, touching, and timeless, this production is destined to become a family favorite at Christmas for years to come. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2016." (AudioFile magazine)
Audie Award Finalist, Audio Drama, 2016
"Gentlemen, maybe war takes a holiday today."
This mesmerizing audio drama takes you to the dismal trenches of World War I. It is here, under the constant threat of exploding shells and artillery, that British and German soldiers live in deplorable conditions. Braving the merciless cold and crushing exhaustion and hunger, the men conduct patrols and fight, often to the death, to advance mere inches in the frozen No Man’s Land that lies between them.
But on Christmas Eve, the Western Front gives way to a miracle of grace, as soldiers from both sides emerge from their trenches to greet each other, share their meager rations, and bury the dead for an unofficial and temporary truce. Drawing upon the unforgettable true story of history’s most transcendent ceasefire, this Audible Original, a finalist for the 2016 Audie Award for Best Audio Drama, commemorates an astonishing moment of peace—and celebration of man’s capacity for kindness—in the midst of total war. A full cast performance of a heart-wrenching script written by Emmy Award-winner Charles Olivier and produced by Dawn Prestwich (The Killing), Christmas Eve, 1914 is the perfect reminder of how holiday hope can be found in the unlikeliest of places. At the story’s end, listeners will also enjoy a performance of the classic carol, "Il Est Ne" by Tom Tom Club.
The ensemble cast includes Damon Herriman, Cameron Daddo, Xander Berkeley, James Scott, Lance Guest, Nate Jones, Cody Fern, John Beck, Gabe Greenspan, and Heiko Obermoeller.
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- Brittany Johnston
- 2018-12-26
Powerful
Very powerful telling of such a beautiful story. This telling gives the listener a true sense of the great war and the lives of the men who were apart of it.
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- Angel13tnt
- 2021-12-18
Ever better then the last time
this audiobook was better than the last time I listened to it. it was more emotional and it was just something that I needed to listen to this time of year. I highly recommend listening to this audiobook.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-09
Beautiful story
The war is terrible, countless tragedies.
Amazing how they can continue to fight after such a wonderful blending.
Excellently done.
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- linda gerbig
- 2022-05-25
Moving
I enjoyed this story with it's realistic characters and setting. It moved me to tears how brave these young men carried put their duty. Excellent narration.
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- pierrev
- 2022-11-08
classic story
I have always loved this story and the audiobook version did not disappoint. the voice actors bring it alive
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- Martell Thompson
- 2021-12-28
Enjoyable
I enjoyed the listen during a rainy day in Belgium. Merry Christmas to all veterans and their loved ones who may read this review.
This was an easy listen, accurate in its depiction of the ugly courage that envelopes the battlefield but reflective of the humanity of the soldiers who perform their duty.
Thank you
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- Sonya M
- 2021-12-07
Very good
This was well written and performed.
Very moving. It may become a Christmas tradition in my house
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- asatattack
- 2021-08-25
Fantastic Story
Highly recommend you read this book! Inside look at real life events. The climax of the story is stirring.
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- Roberta W
- 2021-12-26
Extremely well done
I’ve known this story for a long time, but it was good to see that it has been dramatized. No glosssing over the horror of the reality of the trenches, yet this painted the scene for how really remarkable this event was. Worth a listen.
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- Rose T.
- 2022-05-01
WOW!!
Your soul will thank you after you listen. absolutly beautiful. Bring your tissues! You will need them.
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