A visitor from the western front tells young children, in a sober commentary, about the battle of Verdun..
If you are looking for a high-octane war movie with sweeping camera movements and loud explosions, Verdun, souvenirs d'histoire is going to put you to sleep in about five minutes. It’s a strange, quiet piece of work. Honestly, it feels more like a lecture from a grandfather who refuses to stop talking about the mud and...
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"If you are looking for a high-octane war movie with sweeping camera movements and loud explosions, Verdun, souvenirs d'histoire is going to put you to sleep in about five minutes. It’s a strange, quiet piece of work. Honestly, it feels more like a lecture from a grandfather who refuses to stop talking about the mud and the cold.The whole thing is built around this veteran talking to kids. He’s got that weary look in his eyes—the kind that makes you think he’s still standing in a trench somewhere..."
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