Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: France 2
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 8.4/10
Apocalypse: The Second World War
Overview
A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.
This production, originally released in 2009, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary and War & Politics.
- • Produced in France, Belgium, Canada, United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: French.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Mathieu Kassovitz
Self - Narrator (voice)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage)
Heinrich Himmler
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 2009-09-08
A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.
