This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground (2015)
Normandy is a place steeped in history – after the Allied landings on 6th June 1944, it became one of the Second World War’s most hotly contested territories. Making direct reference to Jean Grémillon’s film Le six juin à l’aube, which was shot in 1944/5 under the direct influence of the total destruction of the region, this documentary essay carries out an inspection in search of the traces left behind by history 70 years later.
Director: Claire Angelini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: February 10, 2015
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
world war ii, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground about?
- Normandy is a place steeped in history – after the Allied landings on 6th June 1944, it became one of the Second World War’s most hotly contested territories. Making direct reference to Jean Grémillon’s film Le six juin à l’aube, which was shot in 1944/5 under the direct influence of the total destruction of the region, this documentary essay carries out an inspection in search of the traces left behind by history 70 years later.
- Who directed This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground?
- This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground was directed by Claire Angelini.
- How long is This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground?
- This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground?
- This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground is a Documentary film.
- Where was This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground produced?
- This Gigantic Furrowing of the Ground was produced in France.