Rent Merry Christmas (2005)
3.8 of 5 from 144 ratings
1h 56min
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- Synopsis:
Inspired by a true story which occurred in the trenches of the World War I battlefield on Christmas Eve in 1914, "Joyeux Noel" is a moving story of dignity and human kindness set against the savagery of war. That night, a momentous event changed the lives of four characters: an Anglican priest, a French lieutenant, an exceptional German tenor and the one he loves, his singing partner. During this Christmas Eve, the unthinkable happened: calling him a brief but meaningful ceasefire, soldiers emerged from their trenches to exchange gifts, play football and celebrate Christmas together, as well as being allowed to bury their respective dead who had fallen between opposing lines in No Man's Land... The Academy Award nominated (2006, Best Foreign Language Film) "Joyeux Noel" offers a thought-provoking and compelling view of one of the most poignant and forgotten events in history. - Actors:
- Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Guillaume Canet, Natalie Dessay, Rolando Villazón, Gary Lewis, Dany Boon, Daniel Brühl, Lucas Belvaux, Alex Ferns, Steven Robertson, Frank Witter, Bernard Le Coq, Ian Richardson, Thomas Schmauser, Joachim Bissmeier, Robin Laing, Michel Serrault, Suzanne Flon, Calum Beaton
- Directors:
- Christian Carion
- Writers:
- Christian Carion
- Aka:
- Joyeux Noel
- Studio:
- Columbia Tristar
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- 10 Films to Watch if You Like: The Bishop's Wife, 12 Films of Christmas Present, Cinema and the First World War, The Ultimate Christmas Films Collection
- Countries:
- France
