The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France
The story of the documentary The Sorrow and the Pity (1971), directed by Marcel Ophüls, which caused a scandal in a France still traumatized by the German occupation during World War II, because it shattered the myth, cultivated by the followers of President Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), of a united France that had supposedly stood firm in the face of the ruthless invaders.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | « Le Chagrin et la Pitié » : La France de Vichy dynamitée |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary, History, TV Movie |
| Director | Joseph Beauregard |
| Runtime | 62 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.5/10 (4 votes) |
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The Sorrow and the Pity: The Film That Shocked France is an exceptional film rated 8.5/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.
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Released in 2024, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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🎭 Cast
Vincent Lowy
Self - Historian
Anne Sinclair
Self - Journalist
Samuel Blumenfeld
Self - Historian
Sylvie Lindeperg
Self - Historian
Marcel Ophüls
Self (archive footage) - Director ("Le Chagrin et la Pitié")
Pascal Breton
Self - Producer
André Harris
Self - Co-Author ("Le Chagrin et la Pitié")
André Gazut
Self - Director of Photography
Pascal Ory
Self - Historian
Henry Rousso
Self - Historian
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