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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France (2024): Cast & Ratings

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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France is a 2024 historical documentary directed by Joseph Beauregard, starring Marcel Ophüls, Michel Ciment and Georges Pompidou. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds 80% on TMDB.

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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
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What Is The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France About?

The premise of The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France without spoilers.

This documentary explores the controversial film "The Sorrow and the Pity" (1971), directed by Marcel Ophüls, and the uproar it caused in postwar France. The film examined the German occupation during World War II, challenging the widely held belief of a steadfast and unified France. It questioned the narrative promoted by supporters of President Charles de Gaulle, revealing a more complex and nuanced picture of the nation's experience during the war years.

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Cast & crew

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France Cast

Marcel Ophüls leads the cast, with Michel Ciment and Georges Pompidou. Directed by Joseph Beauregard; 28 actors are credited in all.

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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France Reviews & Ratings

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France holds 80% on TMDB.

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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France?

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France released?

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France was released on March 20, 2024.

Who directed The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France?

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France was directed by Joseph Beauregard.

Who is in the cast of The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France?

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France stars Marcel Ophüls, Michel Ciment and Georges Pompidou, among 28 credited actors.

How is The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France rated?

The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France has 80% on TMDB.

Does The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France in?

The original language of The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France is French.

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