The Soul of France
La grande épreuve
Synopsis
This film follows Jean, a young French soldier who is physically and mentally scarred by his experiences on the front lines. He struggles to readjust to civilian life, and his family soon realizes the extent of his trauma. Jean's childhood sweetheart, Madeleine, is now married to his friend and fellow soldier, Pierre. Jean's family fears he will succumb to his despair, and they desperately search for ways to help him find peace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Ryder, André Dugès
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Le Faure
- Original Title
- La grande épreuve
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Les Établissements Jacques Haïk
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Ryder, André Dugès
Georges Le Faure
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Alexandre Ryder
Director
André Dugès
Director
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What is The Soul of France about?
This film follows Jean, a young French soldier who is physically and mentally scarred by his experiences on the front lines. He struggles to readjust to civilian life, and his family soon realizes the extent of his trauma. Jean's childhood sweetheart, Madeleine, is now married to his friend and fellow soldier, Pierre. Jean's family fears he will succumb to his despair, and they desperately search for ways to help him find peace.
Who directed The Soul of France?
The Soul of France was directed by Alexandre Ryder, André Dugès.
Who stars in The Soul of France?
The principal cast of The Soul of France includes Jean Murat, Maxime Desjardins, Georges Charlia, Michèle Verly, Berthe Jalabert.
When was The Soul of France released and how long is it?
The Soul of France was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is The Soul of France based on a book or true story?
The Soul of France is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Le Faure".