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At a French Fireside (1962)

Movie ★ 8.8 99 min

Bundeswehr soldier Klaus’ regiment is stationed in France, to take part in NATO maneuvers. The soldiers are ordered to be kind to the populace, since the West German High Command wishes the French to forget the atrocities that were committed during the Second World War. Klaus falls in love with Jeanne, the daughter of the local mayor. He discovers that his commanders intend to demolish the ruins of a local church, in which civilians were murdered by the German occupation forces at 1944. A local journalist who researches the event discovers that West German General Rucker ordered the massacre, but he is mysteriously murdered. Klaus defies his commanding officer Siebert, who instructs him to steal the documents indicting Rucker, and hands the evidence over to Jeanne.

Kurt Maetzig Director

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Released
September 17, 1962
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0055748
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Frequently asked questions

What is At a French Fireside about?
Bundeswehr soldier Klaus’ regiment is stationed in France, to take part in NATO maneuvers. The soldiers are ordered to be kind to the populace, since the West German High Command wishes the French to forget the atrocities that were committed during the Second World War. Klaus falls in love with Jeanne, the daughter of the local mayor. He discovers that his commanders intend to demolish the ruins of a local church, in which civilians were murdered by the German occupation forces at 1944. A local journalist who researches the event discovers that West German General Rucker ordered the massacre, but he is mysteriously murdered. Klaus defies his commanding officer Siebert, who instructs him to steal the documents indicting Rucker, and hands the evidence over to Jeanne.
Who directed At a French Fireside?
At a French Fireside was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in At a French Fireside?
At a French Fireside stars Angelica Domröse, Arno Wyzniewski, Hannjo Hasse, Harry Hindemith.
When was At a French Fireside released?
At a French Fireside is a 1962 drama film.
Where can I watch At a French Fireside?
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