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The Sorrow and the Pity
The Sorrow and the Pity
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THE SORROW AND THE PITY

Le chagrin et la pitié

Directed by Marcel Ophüls
France, West Germany, 1969
Documentary, History, War

Synopsis

A two-part documentary film by Marcel Ophüls that concerns the French Resistance and collaboration with the Vichy government and Nazi Germany during World War II.

Synopsis

A two-part documentary film by Marcel Ophüls that concerns the French Resistance and collaboration with the Vichy government and Nazi Germany during World War II.

Our take

Presenting one of the most legendary of documentaries! Marcel Ophüls’ epic chronicle of the French resistance—and those who chose to collaborate—is more gripping and overwhelming than any fiction. Nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Documentary in 1971.