When Paris was German (2020)

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Discovering Paris under the German occupation through the story of an SS soldier and more generally of Wehrmacht soldiers allows us to follow the daily life on the German side. These soldiers enjoyed privileged status, during their stay, they were led to believe that they belong to a social elite, a status unreachable back in Germany during peacetime. And who better than a German who has led such lifestyle to serve as a common thread and tell this story?

Director: Isabelle Gendre
Genre: Documentary, History, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gilbert Grilli
Production: France Télévisions, Toute L'Histoire, CC&C
Country: France
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

swastika, paris, france, world war ii, ideology, power takeover, german occupation, german occupation of france, nazi spy, third reich (iii reich 1933-45), nazi occupation, german spy, nazi propaganda, occupied france (1940-44), takeover of town

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Paris was German about?
Discovering Paris under the German occupation through the story of an SS soldier and more generally of Wehrmacht soldiers allows us to follow the daily life on the German side. These soldiers enjoyed privileged status, during their stay, they were led to believe that they belong to a social elite, a status unreachable back in Germany during peacetime. And who better than a German who has led such lifestyle to serve as a common thread and tell this story?
Who directed When Paris was German?
When Paris was German was directed by Isabelle Gendre.
Who stars in When Paris was German?
When Paris was German stars Agnès Jamonneau, Leonard Chouin.
How long is When Paris was German?
When Paris was German has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is When Paris was German?
When Paris was German is a Documentary, History, War, TV Movie film.
Where was When Paris was German produced?
When Paris was German was produced in France.
What are the themes of When Paris was German?
The themes of When Paris was German include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.