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Joyeux Noel

Original title: Joyeux Noël
  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Daniel Brühl, Guillaume Canet, and Alex Ferns in Joyeux Noel (2005)
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In December 1914, an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows soldiers from opposing sides of the First World War to gain insight into each other's way of life.In December 1914, an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows soldiers from opposing sides of the First World War to gain insight into each other's way of life.In December 1914, an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows soldiers from opposing sides of the First World War to gain insight into each other's way of life.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
30K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,637
770
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    • Director
      • Christian Carion
    • Writer
      • Christian Carion
    • Stars
      • Diane Kruger
      • Benno Fürmann
      • Guillaume Canet
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Christian Carion
    • Writer
      • Christian Carion
    • Stars
      • Diane Kruger
      • Benno Fürmann
      • Guillaume Canet
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 167User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 12 nominations total

    Videos2

    Bande-Annonce [VO]
    Trailer 2:03
    Bande-Annonce [VO]
    Joyeux Noël
    Trailer 1:51
    Joyeux Noël

    Photos50

    Gary Lewis in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Dany Boon in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Gary Lewis in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Gary Lewis in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Daniel Brühl, Guillaume Canet, and Alex Ferns in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Guillaume Canet in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Daniel Brühl in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Daniel Brühl and Benno Fürmann in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Daniel Brühl, Benno Fürmann, and Diane Kruger in Joyeux Noel (2005)
    Benno Fürmann and Diane Kruger in Joyeux Noel (2005)

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    Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger
    • Anna Sörensen
    • (as Diane Krüger)
    Benno Fürmann
    Benno Fürmann
    • Nikolaus Sprink
    Guillaume Canet
    Guillaume Canet
    • Le lieutenant Audebert
    Natalie Dessay
    Natalie Dessay
    • Anna Sörensen
    • (singing voice)
    Rolando Villazón
    Rolando Villazón
    • Nikolaus Sprink
    • (singing voice)
    • (as Rolando Villazon)
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • le pasteur Palmer
    Dany Boon
    Dany Boon
    • Ponchel
    Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    • le lieutenant Horstmayer
    Lucas Belvaux
    Lucas Belvaux
    • Gueusselin
    Alex Ferns
    Alex Ferns
    • Le lieutenant Gordon
    Steven Robertson
    Steven Robertson
    • Jonathan
    Frank Witter
    Frank Witter
    • Jörg - un soldat allemand
    Bernard Le Coq
    • Le général Audebert
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • L'évêque anglais
    Thomas Schmauser
    Thomas Schmauser
    • Le Kronprinz
    Joachim Bißmeier
    Joachim Bißmeier
    • Zimmermann
    Robin Laing
    Robin Laing
    • William
    Michel Serrault
    Michel Serrault
    • Le châtelain
    • Director
      • Christian Carion
    • Writer
      • Christian Carion
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The character of the Male opera singer is based on that of German tenor Walter Kirchhoff (1879-1951), who travelled to the front in order to perform for the troops. His performance was met by cheers from the French lines, where upon he decided to climb on to no-mans-land to see who was cheering.
    • Goofs
      When Anna and Nikolaus talks about the time they met for the first time, they say "Oslo". Oslo, capitol of Norway, was called Kristiania until 1924.
    • Quotes

      Horstmayer: I heard last night about your wife. If you like, I can get a letter through to her.

      Lieutenant Audebert: Why would you do that? If you got caught...

      Horstmayer: [scoffs] One letter won't stop us winning the war. And anyhow, when we'll have taken Paris and it's over, you can invite us for a drink in Rue Vavin.

      Lieutenant Audebert: You don't have to invade Paris to drop round for a drink.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Ave Maria
      Composed by Philippe Rombi

      Performed by Natalie Dessay and London Symphony Orchestra

    User reviews167

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    Top review
    9/10
    This is a wonderful, moving film showing humankind at its best
    Wow! Joyeux Noel was a great movie. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this film but found it to be moving, heartwarming and a wonderful cinematic experience.

    The fact that the story is based on real events that happened shows that their is some good in humans across the world. In this story, all sides are respected as humans and the soldiers come to understand that under God, we are all one.

    Please, even if you don't normally go to foreign language films or war movies, go to this film. The war scenes are not prolific. You will come out changed and smiling from the inside out!
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    • Jan 2, 2006

    FAQ1

    • What was the name of the opera based on Joyeux Noel?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 2005 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Belgium
      • Romania
    • Official sites
      • Nord-Ouest Films (France)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Merry Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Romania
    • Production companies
      • Nord-Ouest Films
      • Senator Film Produktion
      • The Bureau
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €18,151,814 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,054,361
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,709,155
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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