Lettres de Stalingrad
Synopsis
This film is based on actual letters German soldiers sent home from the siege of Leningrad during World War II. The litany of trouble these poor grunts endured is lamentable. One complains of returning home an invalid. An SS man has bad dreams about the Russian tank-driver he killed. Another complains when he sits down to hear a piano recital and one of the musicians has frozen fingers. Another soldier swears he will never forgive his father for injuries he suffered in the invasion of Leningrad. Stock footage of wars from World War II to Vietnam are inserted and give an ironic tinge to the feature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Katz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Katz
- Original Title
- Lettres de Stalingrad
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Albina Productions, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Katz
Gilles Katz
Gérard Brissaud
Chantal Delattre
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Katz
Director
Gilles Katz
Writer
Chantal Delattre
Editor
Gérard Brissaud
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Lettres de Stalingrad about?
This film is based on actual letters German soldiers sent home from the siege of Leningrad during World War II. The litany of trouble these poor grunts endured is lamentable. One complains of returning home an invalid. An SS man has bad dreams about the Russian tank-driver he killed. Another complains when he sits down to hear a piano recital and one of the musicians has frozen fingers. Another soldier swears he will never forgive his father for injuries he suffered in the invasion of Leningrad. Stock footage of wars from World War II to Vietnam are inserted and give an ironic tinge to the feature.
Who directed Lettres de Stalingrad?
Lettres de Stalingrad was directed by Gilles Katz.
Who stars in Lettres de Stalingrad?
The principal cast of Lettres de Stalingrad includes Alberto Cavalcanti, James Cellier, Paul Crauchet, Gilles Katz, Pierre Tabard.
When was Lettres de Stalingrad released and how long is it?
Lettres de Stalingrad was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lettres de Stalingrad?
Lettres de Stalingrad holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.