When Paris was German

A sober, archival tour of occupied Paris that feels like a history lecture made vivid by first-hand German accounts.

Directed by

Isabelle Gendre

Genres

Documentary, History, War

Starring

Agnès Jamonneau, Leonard Chouin

Overview

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?

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, power, identity, class

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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