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Brothers at War (2020)

Original title: Der Bruderkrieg – Deutsche und Franzosen (1870/71)

2020-02-18 · 52m · DE
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A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

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Hermann Pölking-EikenDirector, WriterLinn SackarndDirector, Writer

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Hans Henrik WöhlerHans Henrik WöhlerSelf - Narrator (voice)Julie d'AndurainJulie d'AndurainSelf - HistorianDaniel SchönpflugDaniel SchönpflugSelf - HistorianRobert TombsRobert TombsSelf - HistorianMichael EpkenhansMichael EpkenhansSelf - HistorianLaurent ThurnherrLaurent ThurnherrSelf - HistorianKarine VarleyKarine VarleySelf - HistorianChristine KrügerChristine KrügerSelf - HistorianSarah SchindlerSarah SchindlerGeneviève Bréton (voice)Peter KaempfePeter KaempfeWilliam Howard Russell (voice)Fabian Oscar WienFabian Oscar WienPaul Bronsart von Schellendorff (voice)

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Genre affinityDocumentary · War PoliticsPacingShortEmotional intensityWar PoliticsDirector preference1393223 · 1393028Actor preference668098 · 2532537 · 2532538Country preferenceDe

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What is Brothers at War about?

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

How long is Brothers at War?

Brothers at War has a runtime of 52 minutes.