Story of the Unknown Soldier (1932)
Built from 1928 newsreels—the year 60 nations vowed to outlaw war—Storck’s razor-edged montage mocks the era’s self-congratulation by cross-cutting speeches and parades with portents of renewed violence: nationalism, colonial repression, police brutality. Slow-motion collapsing chimneys and the exhumation of an “unknown soldier” give the satire its sting.
Director: Henri Storck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: January 1, 1932
Cast
- Benito Mussolini - Himself (archive footage)
- Philippe Pétain - Himself (archive footage)
- Czar Nicholas II of Russia - Himself (archive footage)
Editing: Henri Storck
Production: Films Henri Storck
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
newsreel
More Films by Director: Henri Storck
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Story of the Unknown Soldier about?
- Built from 1928 newsreels—the year 60 nations vowed to outlaw war—Storck’s razor-edged montage mocks the era’s self-congratulation by cross-cutting speeches and parades with portents of renewed violence: nationalism, colonial repression, police brutality. Slow-motion collapsing chimneys and the exhumation of an “unknown soldier” give the satire its sting.
- Who directed Story of the Unknown Soldier?
- Story of the Unknown Soldier was directed by Henri Storck.
- Who stars in Story of the Unknown Soldier?
- Story of the Unknown Soldier stars Benito Mussolini, Philippe Pétain, Czar Nicholas II of Russia.
- How long is Story of the Unknown Soldier?
- Story of the Unknown Soldier has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Story of the Unknown Soldier?
- Story of the Unknown Soldier is a Documentary film.
- Where was Story of the Unknown Soldier produced?
- Story of the Unknown Soldier was produced in Belgium.