Overview
France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Christian Carion, this 2005 drama revisits a remarkable moment from World War I. On Christmas Eve in 1914, soldiers facing each other across the no man's land separating French, Scottish and German lines lay down their weapons for an unofficial truce. Blending Drama, History, Romance and War, the film explores shared humanity, compassion and the absurdity of conflict through the eyes of ordinary men. Its tone is moving and humane rather than action-driven. Viewers who appreciate poignant historical dramas and stories of unexpected peace amid wartime will find it rewarding. It currently holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10.
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Top Cast
Diane Kruger
Anna Sörensen
Benno Fürmann
Nikolaus Sprink
Guillaume Canet
Audebert
Gary Lewis
Palmer
Dany Boon
Ponchel
Daniel Brühl
Horstmayer
Alex Ferns
Gordon
Steven Robertson
Jonathan
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Movie Info
Release Date
November 9, 2005
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History, Romance, War
Director