I Accuse (1938)
After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.
Director: Abel Gance
Genre: War, Drama
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: January 23, 1938
Cast
- Victor Francen - Jean Diaz
- Line Noro - Edith
- Sylvie Gance - Flo
- Jean-Max - Henri Chimay
- Paul Amiot - A friend of Chimay
- Marcel Delaître - François Laurin
- Georges Saillard - The doctor
- Renée Devillers - Hélène
- Barral - A soldier
- Jean-Louis Barrault
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roger Hubert
Editing: Madeleine Crétolle
Production: Forrester-Parant Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, soldier, ghost
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Accuse about?
- After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.
- Who directed I Accuse?
- I Accuse was directed by Abel Gance.
- Who stars in I Accuse?
- I Accuse stars Victor Francen, Line Noro, Sylvie Gance, Jean-Max, Paul Amiot, Marcel Delaître.
- How long is I Accuse?
- I Accuse has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is I Accuse?
- I Accuse is a War, Drama film.
- Where was I Accuse produced?
- I Accuse was produced in France.
- What are the themes of I Accuse?
- The themes of I Accuse include: The Horror of War and Humanity.