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39/40, The War Through a Lens Series


Catalogue Number:  A196-S01
Producer:  ARTE France, Phares & Balises
Directors:  Rosé, Jean-Christophe
Producing Agencies:  Cie Phares & Balises & ARTE France
Subject:  Canadian World Studies, Documentary, History, Holocaust, Jewish Studies, Social Sciences, World History
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  France
Copyright Year:  2010
Running Time:  108:25


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It took Hitler less than ten months to conquer Europe. This two-part series is an astonishing “play by play” told by three of its major players: France, England and Germany.

Inspired by newsreels, each country reveals the “truth” to its citizens. Between September 1939 to June 1940, we view how each side saw the inexorable plunge Europe took into chaos.

Also available in French: 39/40, la guerre des images




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