The Undeclared War

1992 4h 7m FR

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8.3

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★8.3TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary on the French-Algerian conflict 1954-1962 which was never officially called a "war", including interviews with some of the survivors.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bertrand Tavernier
Self - Narrator (voice)
Patrick Rotman
Self - Interviewer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Writers: Patrick Rotman, Bertrand Tavernier
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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At 247 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Luce Grunenwaldt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Bertrand Tavernier and Patrick Rotman carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104374 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Bertrand Tavernier directs. Luce Grunenwaldt cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 247 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Luce Grunenwaldt shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Bertrand Tavernier and Patrick Rotman carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0104374 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.