During World War One (1914–1918), Pathé newsreels were short films shown in cinemas before the main movie. They were made by a company called Pathé and showed real footage of soldiers, battles, leaders, and life during the war. At a time when there was no television or internet, these films were one of the only ways people could actually see what was happening. They were popular because people were eager for news about the war, especially if their family members were fighting. They were important because they helped inform the public, but they also sometimes showed the war in a way that made their own country look strong and brave, which helped keep people hopeful and supportive of the war effort.