Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II (2005)
Overview
A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May 8, 1945 is also the first day of the Cold War.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.851 |
Directed By
Isabelle Clarke
Daniel Costelle
Crew
Isabelle Clarke
Daniel Costelle
Louis Vaudeville
Isabelle Clarke
Daniel Costelle
TOP CAST
Éric Viellard
Himself - Narrator (voice)
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