At a French Fireside (1962)
Bundeswehr soldier Klaus’ regiment is stationed in France, to take part in NATO maneuvers. The soldiers are ordered to be kind to the populace, since the West German High Command wishes the French to forget the atrocities that were committed during the Second World War. Klaus falls in love with Jeanne, the daughter of the local mayor. He discovers that his commanders intend to demolish the ruins of a local church, in which civilians were murdered by the German occupation forces at 1944. A local journalist who researches the event discovers that West German General Rucker ordered the massacre, but he is mysteriously murdered. Klaus defies his commanding officer Siebert, who instructs him to steal the documents indicting Rucker, and hands the evidence over to Jeanne.
Cast
- Angelica Domröse - Jeanne
- Arno Wyzniewski - Klaus Wetzlaff
- Hannjo Hasse - Major Siebert
- Harry Hindemith - Bourguignon
- Günther Simon - General Rucker
- Evelyn Cron - Georgette
- Marianne Wünscher - Mariette
- Gerry Wolff - Gerard
- Gerd Biewer - Moulinier
- Horst Jonischkan - Müller
Screenplay
- Harald Hauser (Screenplay)
- Henryk Keisch (Screenplay)
- Klaus Wischnewski (Creative Producer)
Themes
Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt
Keywords
nazi, past, base, north atlantic treaty organization (nato)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is At a French Fireside about?
- Bundeswehr soldier Klaus’ regiment is stationed in France, to take part in NATO maneuvers. The soldiers are ordered to be kind to the populace, since the West German High Command wishes the French to forget the atrocities that were committed during the Second World War. Klaus falls in love with Jeanne, the daughter of the local mayor. He discovers that his commanders intend to demolish the ruins of a local church, in which civilians were murdered by the German occupation forces at 1944. A local journalist who researches the event discovers that West German General Rucker ordered the massacre, but he is mysteriously murdered. Klaus defies his commanding officer Siebert, who instructs him to steal the documents indicting Rucker, and hands the evidence over to Jeanne.
- Who directed At a French Fireside?
- At a French Fireside was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
- Who stars in At a French Fireside?
- At a French Fireside stars Angelica Domröse, Arno Wyzniewski, Hannjo Hasse, Harry Hindemith, Günther Simon, Evelyn Cron.
- How long is At a French Fireside?
- At a French Fireside has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is At a French Fireside?
- At a French Fireside is a Drama film.
- Where was At a French Fireside produced?
- At a French Fireside was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of At a French Fireside?
- The themes of At a French Fireside include: Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.