The Sorrow and the Pity(1969)

7.6
1 Seasons
DocumentaryWar & Politics

"Chronicle of a French city under the Occupation"

Overview

An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany.

Created By: Marcel Ophüls

Episodes

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Ep 1

The Collapse

When France is defeated by Germany in 1940, certain political factions decide to support the creation of the Vichy regime, headed by Marshal Pétain, while resistance against the invaders emerges.

18/09/1969122 min
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Ep 2

The Choice

The different French political factions decide either to resist more openly or to collaborate with the Nazis.

21/09/1969128 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkDas Erste
TypeMiniseries

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