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One Man's War is a 1982 French documentary directed by Edgardo Cozarinsky. It focuses on the occupation of France during World War II, using newsreel footage alongside excerpts from the journals of Ernst Jünger, a German writer and military officer stationed in Paris during the conflict. The film presents a unique perspective by combining historical visuals with personal reflections, offering insight into the experiences of both French and German individuals during this tumultuous time.
Narrated by Niels Arestrup, the film does not primarily focus on the brutality of war but instead examines how people attempted to find normalcy in abnormal situations. The documentary was screened at the 1982 New York Film Festival and later released in France on April 6, 1983, and in the United States on February 24, 1984.
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.
Perfect For
World War II historyFrench cinema enthusiastsDocumentary film lovers