: As a "talkie" pioneer, Barnet used sound as a stylistic tool rather than just for dialogue. Look for the "musical" hammering of the cobblers or the unsettling use of silence punctuated by the whistle of incoming shells.

: Barnet is famous for his "tragicomic" touch. The film often pivots abruptly from lighthearted, comedic village life to the grim, muddy reality of trench warfare.

: Read Jonathan Rosenbaum's essay for a deep dive into Barnet's unique directorial style and the film's "stylized sound track".