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Brothers at War

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

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Episodes

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A Parisienne's Memoirs of War

Geneviève Bréton, a 20-year-old woman belonging to the Parisian intellectual bourgeoisie, recounts in her diary the siege of the city from September 1870 to January 1871.

52 min
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William Howard Russell, War Photographer

Considered one of the first war correspondents, the British journalist William Howard Russell was sent to the Prussian General Staff by the London Times to cover the war. From the Battle of Bazeilles in August 1870 until the proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles after the French defeat in January 1871, his observations depict the cruelty of the conflict for both military and civilians.

52 min
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The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff greatly contributed to the success of the army of the Prussian King William I. He also led the preliminary negotiations for the surrender of the French in Sedan. In his secret war diary, he recounted his daily life with almost scientific precision.

52 min

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Cast and Crew

Profile photo of Hans Henrik Wöhler

Hans Henrik Wöhler

Self - Narrator (voice)

Profile photo of Julie d'Andurain

Julie d'Andurain

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Daniel Schönpflug

Daniel Schönpflug

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Robert Tombs

Robert Tombs

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Michael Epkenhans

Michael Epkenhans

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Laurent Thurnherr

Laurent Thurnherr

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Karine Varley

Karine Varley

Self - Historian

Profile photo of Christine Krüger

Christine Krüger

Self - Historian

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Andreas Fauser

Producer

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Christin Schutta

Creative Producer

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Anja Zhukova

Creative Producer

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Jérôme Colin

Camera Operator

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Sebastian Lempe

Camera Operator

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Sebastian Kleinloh

Sound

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Richard Krause

Editor

Profile photo of Ulrich Stein

Ulrich Stein

Editor

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Sonja Baeger

Editor

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Henrik Albrecht

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Brothers at War

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

Orignal Language

de

Seasons

1

Genre

Documentary, War & Politics

Status

Ended

Release Data

2020-02-18

Production Companies

LOOKSfilm, ZDF, Toute L'Histoire, Mediawan Thematics, ARTE

Streaming Network

ARTE, Toute l'Histoire

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