Sound of the Somme
Directed by Michaël Vermaercke
Sound of the Somme tells the true story of private James C. Richardson, a 20-year-old bagpiper serving in the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion. Despite being assigned to stay behind as stretcher bearer, James is determined to play his bagpipes in the heat of the battle.
About Sound of the Somme
Sound of the Somme is a 12-minute drama short film from Belgium directed by Michaël Vermaercke. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “True: Stories Inspired By Life” program.
- Director
- Michaël Vermaercke
- Program
- True: Stories Inspired By Life
- Country
- Belgium
- Run time
- 12 mins
- Genre
- Drama, World Cinema
