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Facing the Phantoms

January 1, 2009 1h 39m

Originally released in 2009. Facing the Phantoms is a documentary film. directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.

Starring Sylvie Lindeperg

Synopsis

French film and WWII historian Sylvie Lindeperg analyzes Alain Resnais's seminal 1956 film, "Night and Fog", and attempts to place it in the context of the historical treatment of WWII, and specifically of the Holocaust, in the decade following those harrowing events. Oddly, she argues that the images of Resnais's famous film are "powerless", in her words.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2009 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facing the Phantoms about?

French film and WWII historian Sylvie Lindeperg analyzes Alain Resnais's seminal 1956 film, "Night and Fog", and attempts to place it in the context of the historical treatment of WWII, and specifi...

Who directed Facing the Phantoms?

Facing the Phantoms was directed by Jean-Louis Comolli.

How long is Facing the Phantoms?

Facing the Phantoms has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Facing the Phantoms released?

Facing the Phantoms was released on January 1, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Facing the Phantoms?

The main cast of Facing the Phantoms includes Sylvie Lindeperg.