Project Detail

Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)

Jean Claude Lother

Synopsis

When war breaks out in the lull of summer 1914, it surprises and pulls millions of men in its wake.

Christmas arrives, with its snow and multitude of family and army presents. But the surprise won't come from inside the generous parcels which lie in the French, Scottish and German trenches.

That night, a momentous event will turn the destinies of four characters: an Anglican priest, a French lieutenant, an exceptional tenor and the one he loves, a wonderful soprano and singing partner. During this Christmas Eve, the unthinkable will happen: rifles will be left at the bottom of the trenches as the soldiers go to see those opposite, shake their hands, exchange a cigarette and a piece of chocolate, and wish them 'Merry Christmas'.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of project: Features
Running time: 116 mins
Format: 35mm
Director: Christian Carion
Producer: Philippe Boeffard, Bertrand Faivre, Kate Ogborn, Soledad Gatti-Pascual, Patrick Quinet, Andrei Boncea, Benjamin Herrmann, Christopher Borgmann
Co-Producer: Philippe Boeffard, Bertrand Faivre, Kate Ogborn, Soledad Gatti-Pascual, Patrick Quinet, Andrei Boncea, Benjamin Herrmann, Christopher Borgmann
Editor: Andrea Sedlackova
Screenwriter: Christian Carion
Director of Photography: Walther van den Ende
Sound: Pierre Mertens, Thomas Desjonqueres
Composer: Philippe Rombi
Principal cast: Diane Kruger, Benno Furmann, Nikolaus Guillaume Canet, Gary Lewis, Dany Boon, Daniel Bruhl

Genre

Scottish Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Nord-Ouest Productions

41 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne
75009 Paris, France

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Sales Company

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