Marcel Ophuls, best known for his award-winning film ‘The Sorrow and The Pity,’ has died at age 97.
On Saturday, the renowned movie director, who was the offspring of esteemed filmmaker Max Ophuls (originally from Germany), passed away peacefully at his residence in southwest France due to natural reasons. His grandson, Andreas-Benjamin Seyfert, confirmed this news to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film ‘The Sorrow and The Pity’ caused a stir worldwide by debunking the belief that the majority of France remained defiant against the Nazi occupation during World War II.
1972’s Oscar-nominated documentary vividly portrayed the complex ethical dilemmas faced during times of military control.
The nominated film for the 1972 Best Documentary Oscar gave a stark depiction of the moral quandaries experienced in occupied territories.
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In 1972, a movie that was up for an Oscar for Best Documentary, presented a clear image of the ethical uncertainties faced under military rule.
The documentary, lasting approximately 4.5 hours, focused on Clermont-Ferrand, a town situated in the heart of France, providing an in-depth look at it.
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