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Apocalypse: The Second World War

2009Show1 season6 episodesNR

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, deeply moving documentary series about history and war, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E3 "Le choc" 8.7

Episodes

8.6

Story

A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • World War II Archive
  • Colorized Footage
  • War Correspondent Perspective
  • Holocaust Documentation
  • Immersive Visual History
  • Tragic Reality
  • Educational Masterpiece
  • Military Conflict
  • Emotional Weight

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Louis Vaudeville
Music by
Kenji Kawai

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Facts

September 8, 2009 · September 22, 2009 · Ended

First aired
September 8, 2009
Last aired
September 22, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium, Canada, United Kingdom
Available in
28 countries

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Questions about Apocalypse: The Second World War

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Apocalypse: The Second World War?

It streams in 28 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Apocalypse: The Second World War worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.9).

Will I feel good after watching Apocalypse: The Second World War?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Apocalypse: The Second World War in English?

French

No, it was made in French.