Director Sam Mendes and 1917 big winners at Golden Globes

Sam Mendes was one of the big winners at Sunday’s Golden Globes, scooping both the best director and best film awards.

The Jewish director’s war epic, 1917, follows the story of two young British soldiers in the First World War who were given a mission to deliver a warning of an ambush to their fellow troops.

It has won plaudits for its use of long takes, giving the movie the appearance of being filmed in one continuous shot.

1917 beat Joker, Marriage Story, The Two Popes and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman for the prestigious award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.