Joshua Levine, the author whose work inspired Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk and guided Steve McQueen in creating Blitz, has been celebrated for uncovering the human truths behind familiar narratives. Both films, like Levine’s bestselling books, have been praised for their depth and authenticity.

Now, Levine joins the BBC’s Culture and Media Editor, Katie Razzall, to explore the making of these cinematic landmarks, the personalities that shaped them, and his role as a historical adviser. Together, they discuss the film’s accuracy, the significance of history, and Levine’s perspective on how the past should—and should not—be presented.

An event from Jewish Book Week 2025.