Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux (2023)

Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux (2023) poster

In autumn 1944, during the Liberation of Brittany, writer Louis Guilloux worked as an interpreter for the American army. He was a privileged witness to some little-known dramatic aspects of the Liberation: the rapes and murders committed by GIs on French civilians. He also discovered the racism of American military justice. This experience haunted the novelist for thirty years. In 1976, he recounted it in a short novel, "Ok, Joe", which went unnoticed. This film compares his account with the memories of the last witnesses to these forgotten crimes and their punishments.

Director: Philippe Baron
Genre: Documentary, War, Drama
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yan Volsy
Cinematography: Guillaume Kozakiewiez
Editing: Katia Manceau
Production: Les Films du Sillage, France Télévisions, LCP - Assemblée nationale, TVR, Tébéo, Tébésud, Angoa-Agicoa, CNC, PROCIREP
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories

Keywords

war crimes, war correspondent, us army, writer, war hero, war trauma, retired army man, semi-biographical, international court of justice, racial justice, persecuted writer, war absurdity, crime writer, american army, documentary

More Films by Director: Philippe Baron
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux about?
In autumn 1944, during the Liberation of Brittany, writer Louis Guilloux worked as an interpreter for the American army. He was a privileged witness to some little-known dramatic aspects of the Liberation: the rapes and murders committed by GIs on French civilians. He also discovered the racism of American military justice. This experience haunted the novelist for thirty years. In 1976, he recounted it in a short novel, "Ok, Joe", which went unnoticed. This film compares his account with the memories of the last witnesses to these forgotten crimes and their punishments.
Who directed Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux?
Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux was directed by Philippe Baron.
Who stars in Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux?
Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux stars Arnaud Stéphan, Louis Guilloux.
How long is Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux?
Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux?
Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux is a Documentary, War, Drama film.
Where was Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux produced?
Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux was produced in France.
What are the themes of Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux?
The themes of Okay, Joe! or the Memoirs of Private Guilloux include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories.