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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, History
Votes3
DirectorNina Koshofer, Mathias Haentjes
WritersNina Koshofer, Mathias Haentjes
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsSommer '39
About Sommer '39
In the summer of 1939, people enjoyed the good weather, ignoring politics and pessimistic predictions. Images of everyday life that was about to change dramatically in a Europe in turmoil.
Directed by Nina Koshofer, Mathias Haentjes, Sommer '39 leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Daix, Madeleine Riffaud, Andrzej Wajda — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2009.
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