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Charles Olivier
"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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About the Author
Charles Olivier is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning writer and journalist whose documentary credits include Kevorkian, Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals, and Brooklyn Dodgers: the Ghosts of Flatbush. Of his work on Christmas Eve, 1914, Olivier says, "You wouldn’t think that a story from World War I would be either joyous or tender. And yet, it was here that one of the most remarkable moments in human history occurred. It’s one of those events that defy a writer’s imagination…We created audio cinema with our story—this is a movie for your imagination."
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I appreciate an audio production trying to breath life into these events, but there just wasn't enough time to get to know most of the characters or actually dwell on the points they're trying to make. For an audio performance that's only 1 hour 14 min long, the first 40 min are all just context, and the actual period during which the ceasefire is discussed only lasts ~10 min. I think this could have been a lot better if less characters were introduced, the ceasefire discussion lasted 20+ minutes, and there was more narration of different men's accounts of that night--less random performative dialogue in the trenches.
I really wanted to like this because I find the historical event of Christmas Eve 1914 so fascinating. However, this version of the tale was just so confusing that I don't think anyone who didn't already know the history would get much out of it. I would recommend people to watch the 2005 "Joyeux Noel" movie 100% more than listening to this Audible Original. The description of the ceasefire was nice; there just wasn't ENOUGH of it, and too many other random tangents.
Not Enough Story, too much Random Dialogue
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One of the best shorts I've ever.
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Mixed Emotions
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Loved this book
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What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
He did a wonderful job bringing this book alive .Any additional comments?
I enjoyed this story. I gives you a peek into the struggles of war. The most heart-warming part of the story was when both sides called a truce on Christmas day.They had some fun and got to know that they had a lot in common. How hard it must have been to have to shoot at your new friends that were just like you.A look into the past.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is an easy listen. The characters are well read and the story is a familiar one to most.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yesA personal slant to a well known tale
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Uplifting
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A story that should not be forgotten
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Absolutely Beautiful!
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A listening hour well spent...
Merry Christmas
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