The Sorrow and the Pity
Le Chagrin et la Pitié
“Chronicle of a French city under the Occupation”
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About
An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany.
Cast
Marcel Ophüls
as Self - Interviewer
André Harris
as Self - Interviewer
Solange Azan
as Self
Georges Bidault
as Self
Matthäus Bleibinger
as Self
Charles Braun
as Self
Maurice Buckmaster
as Self
Emile Coulaudon
as Self
Emmanuel d'Astier de La Vigerie
as Self
René de Chambrun
as Self
Christian de la Mazière
as Self
Jacques Duclos
as Self
Raymond Du Jonchay
as Self
Anthony Eden
as Self
Marcel Fouche-Degliame
as Self
Raphaël Géminiani
as Self
Alexis Grave
as Self
Louis Grave
as Self
Marius Klein
as Self
Georges Lamirand
as Self
Episodes
Miniseries
The Collapse
When France is defeated by Germany in 1940, certain political factions decide to support the creation of the Vichy regime, headed by Marshal Pétain, while resistance against the invaders emerges.
The Choice
The different French political factions decide either to resist more openly or to collaborate with the Nazis.
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About The Sorrow and the Pity
“Chronicle of a French city under the Occupation”
An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany. Across 1 season and 2 episodes, originally airing on Das Erste.
The Sorrow and the Pity Cast and Characters
The cast features Marcel Ophüls (as Self - Interviewer), André Harris (as Self - Interviewer), Solange Azan (as Self), Georges Bidault (as Self), and Matthäus Bleibinger (as Self). Their performances are a major reason The Sorrow and the Pity has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Sorrow and the Pity keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Is The Sorrow and the Pity good? What's the rating?
The Sorrow and the Pity holds a 7.8/10 rating based on 20 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Sorrow and the Pity?
The main cast includes Marcel Ophüls, André Harris, Solange Azan, and Georges Bidault, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Sorrow and the Pity available in French?
Yes — The Sorrow and the Pity was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Sorrow and the Pity released?
The Sorrow and the Pity first aired in 1969.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Sorrow and the Pity have?
The Sorrow and the Pity currently has 1 season and a total of 2 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Sorrow and the Pity about?
An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany. It belongs to the Documentary, War & Politics genres.
In which language is The Sorrow and the Pity originally available?
The Sorrow and the Pity was originally produced in FR. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original FR audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Sorrow and the Pity first released?
The Sorrow and the Pity first premiered on September 18, 1969 (1969). The series has since concluded its run.
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