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1982105 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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One Man's War

1982105 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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Ernst Jünger’s journals from occupied Paris during World War II are juxtaposed with newsreel footage, providing a personal account of wartime life.

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Edgardo Cozarinsky

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Synopsis

Ernst Jünger’s journals from occupied Paris during World War II are juxtaposed with newsreel footage, providing a personal account of wartime life.

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Synopsis

Ernst Jünger, a German writer and military officer, recorded his experiences in occupied Paris during World War II. His journals provide a personal account of daily life amid war. The film juxtaposes Jünger’s reflections with newsreel footage from the time. Directed by Edgardo Cozarinsky, One Man's War premiered at the 1982 New York Film Festival and was released in France on April 6, 1983. Niels Arestrup narrates the film.

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Why Watch

See Ernst Jünger's perspective on wartime Paris.
Find out how normalcy was sought during occupation.
Watch original newsreel footage from World War II.

Did You Know

The film was screened at the 1982 New York Film Festival.
One Man's War was released in France on April 6, 1983.
The documentary has a runtime of 105 minutes.
Niels Arestrup serves as the narrator for the film.

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World War II historyFrench cinema enthusiastsDocumentary film lovers

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Who directed the documentary One Man's War?

One Man's War was directed by Edgardo Cozarinsky.

When was One Man's War released in the United States?

One Man's War was released in the United States on 24 February 1984.

What is the duration of One Man's War?

One Man's War has a duration of 105 minutes.

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New York Film Festival

1982 • Official selection

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