Following a spectacular West End production winning 5 Tonys & based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, Steven Spielberg has brought War Horse to the big screen.
It tells the real-life story of a horse who was ridden by the Isle of Wight's Lord Mottistone through the frontline battlefields of World War One. Despite the odds, Jack Seely and his horse Warrior survived and in 1918 the pair retired here.Warrior, known as the horse the Germans couldn't kill, lived until he was 33 years old. It is reported that 8 million horses died during WWI.
Director Steven Spielberg said, War Horse encapsulates for me a timeless personal story of courage. The movie, which I am proud to say was filmed here in Great Britain, deals with the discovery of humanity against conflict, and celebrates bravery, loyalty, tenacity and hope.
We are honoured to dedicate this event in aid of the Foundation which recognises the welfare of those who serve their country in the British Armed Forces.