- Actors: Georges Bidault, Matthäus Bleibinger, Charles Braun, Maurice Buckmaster, Emile Coulaudon
- Directors: Marcel Ophüls
- Producers: The Sorrow and the Pity ( Le Chagrin et la pitié - Chronique d'une ville Français sous l'occupation, The Sorrow and the Pity, Le Chagrin et la pitié - Chronique d'une ville Français sous l'occupation, Zorn und Mitleid
- Format: PAL
- Language French
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: 12
- Studio: Arrow
- DVD Release Date: 18 Oct 2004
- Run Time: 249 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0002PC2OK
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 51,871 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Irresistible --The Observer
One of documentary cinema's genuine masterpieces --Empire
an impressively assembled documentary which combines archival footage and detailed personal testimonies to profound effect --Film4.com
One of documentary cinema's genuine masterpieces --Empire
an impressively assembled documentary which combines archival footage and detailed personal testimonies to profound effect --Film4.com
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Production Notes, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Through profound revelation and catharsis, the landmark documentary by Marcel Ophuls personalized the harrowing Nazi occupation of France, delving into the psyches of a few fascinating participants. In analyzing the web of collaborators, resistance fighters and apathetic onlookers, and how they haunted - and still haunt - a nation, Ophuls elevated the documentary to a higher art form through the force of his subject and storytelling. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Oscar Academy Awards, ...The Sorrow and the Pity ( Le Chagrin et la pitié - Chronique d'une ville Français sous l'occupation ) ( Zorn und Mitleid )
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157 of 158 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Masterpiece,
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This review is from: The Sorrow and the Pity [DVD] (DVD)
A film that inspired so many other directors and often referred to as one of the great films of all time, Le chagrin et la pitié, to use the film's French title, was made for French television in 1968 by Marcel Ophüls but the broadcasters refused to show it, so disturbing were the contents thought to be. Ultimately it received a limited release, mainly being shown in "art house" cinemas where it's reputation spread. The film was eventually broadcast on French television in 1981.This masterpiece, running at over 4 hours and divided into two parts dealing with the occupation of France and the choices made by the French people during the occupation, is a time capsule. Consisting mainly of interviews, interspersed with archive footage, the film was made when the participants - French, German and British - were still alive and the memory of the events still fresh in their minds. Their stories - the collaboration and the resistance, the attitudes and perspectives of real people - render this period of French history together into a profound and thought provoking film that will give all who see it pause for thought. Historical amnesia benefits no one. The subtitled film is divided into two clear halves conveniently split over 2 DVDs. This edition includes an interview conducted in 2004 with the director.
52 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great subject...shame about the subtitles,
This review is from: The Sorrow and the Pity [DVD] (DVD)
If you are a native English speaker with only a rudimentary knowledge of French as I have, you will struggle with this film. This version was made for English speakers as the subtitles are only when the French or Germans are speaking. But, for some reason, the subtitles drop off or malfunction about 25% of the time. This leaves a very frustrated viewer as entire subjects can be left hanging.
The subject matter is excellent though some of the interviews are a bit drawn out. Very artistic filming of those being interviewed which helps make the four hours interesting.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Sorrow and the Pity,
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This review is from: The Sorrow and the Pity [DVD] (DVD)
Stunning, illuminating and completely compelling documentary of WW2 France. Repeated viewings do not detract from the impact made by the retrospective accounts gleaned from often very ordinary people who found themselves in totally extraordinary situations. From the modest, matter of fact but 'hard as nails' farm labourers who fought with the Resistance to the landed gentry and castle owner who elected to serve not with the Resistance but astonishingly as a founder member of the SS French Division. This seminal film brilliantly captures a polarised French society in the late 1960's struggling to come to terms with it's recent history, its courage and strengths but also with the deceipts, acquiescence, and frailties of many of its citizens. I do not find that the subtitles detract from this moving experience. Simply, my favourite film of all time and I will continue to watch it again and again.
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