Verdun, Memories of History ( Verdun, souvenirs d'histoire )

Verdun, Memories of History (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Verdun, souvenirs d'histoire
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
90 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1931 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Léon Poirier

Written By:
Léon Poirier

Actors:
Paul Amiot ..... Le soldat français
Antonin Artaud ..... L'officier allemand
Thomy Bourdelle ..... Le soldat allemand
Hans Brausewetter ..... Le vieux paysan
José Davert ..... Le jeune homme
Jean Dehelly ..... Le mari
Daniel Mendaille ..... Le fils
Pierre Nay ..... L'aumônier
André Nox ..... La femme
Maurice Schutz ..... La mère
Suzanne Bianchetti
Jeanne Marie-Laurent

Synopsis:

In Verdun, Memories of History, Léon Poirier's revisits the terrible battle which saw France pitted against Germany for over ten months. He explains that, compared with the silent version of 1928, this is a new film with a full soundtrack and dialogue. The scenes portrayed and the characters have changed. The story portrayed and the characters have changed. The story is told by the character of the veteran (Paul Amiot). In Understanding Verdun, the film historian and Battle of Verdun specialist Clément Puget analyses the film. He discusses issues raised by the film which are still relevant today.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 10 April, 2016.

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