Happy Christmas

– In 1914, World War I, the bloodiest war ever at that time in human history, was well under way. Howe..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Joyeux Noël
Happy Christmas (2005) - Also known as Joyeux Noël

In 1914, World War I, the bloodiest war ever at that time in human history, was well under way. However on Christmas Eve, numerous sections of the Western Front called an informal, and unauthorized, truce where the various front-line soldiers of the conflict peacefully met each other in No Man's Land to share a precious pause in the carnage with a fleeting brotherhood.

Happy Christmas (2005) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Nov 2005

Language:

French, German, English, Latin

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Christian Carion

Writer:

Christian Carion

Main Actors:

Diane Kruger, Natalie Dessay, Benno Fürmann, Rolando Villazón

Plot:

In 1914, World War I, the bloodiest war ever at that time in human history, was well under way. However on Christmas Eve, numerous sections of the Western Front called an informal, and unauthorized, truce where the various front-line soldiers of the conflict peacefully met each other in No Man's Land to share a precious pause in the carnage with a fleeting brotherhood. This film dramatizes one such section as the French, Scottish and German sides partake in the unique event, even though they are aware that their superiors will not tolerate its occurrence.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 11 nominations.

Gross profit:

$913,127

Production:

Sony Pictures Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
74%
Metacritic:
70%