Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

May 7, 2005 - History

SYNOPSIS

A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May 8, 1945 is also the first day of the Cold War.

CREDITS

Production :

CC&C, Lobster Films, with the participation of France 3

Broadcaster :

France 3

Format :

60 minutes, black and white, colours

Distribution :

France Télévisions Distribution

Directors :

Isabelle Clarke & Daniel Costelle

Authors :

Isabelle Clarke & Daniel Costelle