Die Hölle von Verdun
Originally released in 2007. Die Hölle von Verdun is a documentary film. directed by Oliver Halmburger.
Starring Johannes Oliver Hamm, Markus Baumeister, and Peter Stock
Synopsis
In 1916, the name of the French fortress town of Verdun came to symbolize the greatest battle of attrition of all time - a portent of mass death on the battlefields of the 20th century. Based on selected individual fates, the film "The Hell of Verdun" tells the story of a military inferno in which people were regarded as material, not as individuals. More than 700,000 soldiers, German and French, died, were wounded or remained missing, without the course of the front changing significantly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 2007
18 years ago
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Johannes Oliver Hamm
as Charles Delvert
Markus Baumeister
as Karl Rosner
Peter Stock
as Anatole Castex
Agnieszka Han
as Cilette Castex
Edward Kalisz
as Eugène Raynal
Jarosław Kostrzewa
as Dr. Moses Strauss
Helmut Winkelmann
as Narrator
Rolf Schult
as Narrator
Olaf Renoldi
as Narrator
Birgitta Assheuer
as Narrator
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Loopfilm
- ZDF
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Hölle von Verdun about?
In 1916, the name of the French fortress town of Verdun came to symbolize the greatest battle of attrition of all time - a portent of mass death on the battlefields of the 20th century. Based on se...
Who directed Die Hölle von Verdun?
Die Hölle von Verdun was directed by Oliver Halmburger.
When was Die Hölle von Verdun released?
Die Hölle von Verdun was released on June 15, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Hölle von Verdun?
The main cast of Die Hölle von Verdun includes Johannes Oliver Hamm, Markus Baumeister, Peter Stock, Agnieszka Han, Edward Kalisz.