Royals at War

Written and Directed by Maud Guillaumin

1918 marks the end of a conflict that has killed 20 million. Who was responsible for such slaughter? All fingers point at the royals. Terrorised by the prospect of communism, Hitler and Mussolini seem to be the solution. The seeds of World War II are in place. To save their crowns, the royals must choose: resist or collaborate.

1939, World War II is underway. Hitler continues his conquests. The royals procrastinate: stay with their people or go into exile. While for some the decision is quickly made, others hesitate. Naivety, opportunism or assumed collaboration, the situation is complex.

Year:
2020
Length:
2 x 52 Minutes
Version(s) :
FR, EN
Director(s):
Maud Guillaumin
Writer(s):
Maud Guillaumin
Producer(s):
Willy Perelsztejn, Diane Imbault-Huard
Camera:
Julien Cherpion
Sound:
Julien Cherpion
Music:
Alexandre Barberon, Sylvain Legeai
Editing:
Pascal Drapier, Yohann Le Ralier
With:
Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling

A production by Clarke Costelle et Cie, Les Films de la Mémoire, Création et Mémoire, RTBF

With the participation of : TV5 Quebec Canada, VRT, RTVE, SBS, SVT, ViaSat, Toute l’Histoire, Mediawan Rights

With the support of : Tax Shelter of the Federal Government of Belgium, Decavi, Masquelier, Socacier, Socagest, Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée, Brussels Capital Region, PROCIREP / ANGOA, Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union

Additional Information

Career

Festivals
Les Rendez-vous de l'Histoire - Blois France
Broadcasts
RTBFBelgium
RTVESpain
SBSAustralia
SVTSweden
TOUTE L'HISTOIREFrance
TV5 QuébecCanada
VIASATUnited Kingdom
VRTBelgium
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Télérama

Un documentaire complet et bien construit sur une période rarement abordée sous cet angle.

Pierre Ancery
January 2020
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