Synopsis
From its first release at an underground theater in Paris, this account of France's occupation under Nazi regime has been acclaimed as one of the most moving and influential films ever made. Director Marcel Ophüls interviewed the residents of Clermont-Ferrand who remembered the occupation, as well as government officials, writers, farmers, artists, and German veterans. Here, in their own words, is the story of how ordinary citizens and leaders alike behaved under military siege. Originally refused by French TV, the film garnered international success and acclaim – including an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary – while shattering the myth of an undivided and universally resistant France under the Vichy government.
Metrics
| Legs: | 2.50 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 16,401-16,500) | 16,417 | $13,082 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 33,201-33,300) | 33,201 | $13,082 |
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| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | March 25th, 1972 (Limited), released as The Sorrow and the Pity February 24th, 2023 (Limited) by Kino Lorber, released as The Sorrow and the Pity |
| International Releases: | April 14th, 1971 (Limited) (France) |
| Video Release: | June 28th, 2011 by Milestone Video, released as The Sorrow and the Pity |
| Running Time: | 259 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | France, German Democratic Republic, Switzerland |
| Languages: | French |