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Joyeux Noel

Original title: Joyeux Noël
  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
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7.7/10
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Daniel Brühl, Guillaume Canet, and Alex Ferns in Joyeux Noël (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
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  • Director
    • Christian Carion
  • Writer
    • Christian Carion
  • Stars
    • Diane Kruger
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Guillaume Canet
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  • Director
    • Christian Carion
  • Writer
    • Christian Carion
  • Stars
    • Diane Kruger
    • Benno Fürmann
    • Guillaume Canet
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    • 166User reviews
    • 124Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 6 wins & 12 nominations total

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

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

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    Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger
    • Anna Sörensenas Anna Sörensen
    Benno Fürmann
    Benno Fürmann
    • Nikolaus Sprinkas Nikolaus Sprink
    Guillaume Canet
    Guillaume Canet
    • Le lieutenant Audebertas Le lieutenant Audebert
    Natalie Dessay
    Natalie Dessay
    • Anna Sörensenas Anna Sörensen
    • (singing voice)
    Rolando Villazón
    Rolando Villazón
    • Nikolaus Sprinkas Nikolaus Sprink
    • (singing voice)
    • (as Rolando Villazon)
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • le pasteur Palmeras le pasteur Palmer
    Dany Boon
    Dany Boon
    • Ponchelas Ponchel
    Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    • le lieutenant Horstmayeras le lieutenant Horstmayer
    Lucas Belvaux
    Lucas Belvaux
    • Gueusselinas Gueusselin
    Alex Ferns
    Alex Ferns
    • Le lieutenant Gordonas Le lieutenant Gordon
    Steven Robertson
    Steven Robertson
    • Jonathanas Jonathan
    Frank Witter
    Frank Witter
    • Jörg - un soldat allemandas Jörg - un soldat allemand
    Bernard Le Coq
    • Le général Audebertas Le général Audebert
    Ian Richardson
    Ian Richardson
    • L'évêque anglaisas L'évêque anglais
    Thomas Schmauser
    Thomas Schmauser
    • Le Kronprinzas Le Kronprinz
    Joachim Bißmeier
    Joachim Bißmeier
    • Zimmermannas Zimmermann
    Robin Laing
    Robin Laing
    • Williamas William
    Michel Serrault
    Michel Serrault
    • Le châtelainas Le châtelain
    • Director
      • Christian Carion
    • Writer
      • Christian Carion
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    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. —Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
    • truce
    • world war one
    • soldier
    • christmas
    • no man's land
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    • Taglines
      • Without an enemy there can be no war.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Music
      • Romance
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 on appeal for some war violence and a brief scene of sexuality/nudity
    • Parents guide

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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 reviews166

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    Top review
    10/10
    Wow!!!!
    Last night I went to special screening of Joyeux Noël ahead of it's release on 22nd of December.

    Wow, what an amazing movie. As a rule I generally tend to blacklist war movies but this so different.

    This is in no way about the glorification of war but instead tells a tale of a group of human beings that see past their differences for one night.

    Apparently all based on true events known as the The Christmas Truce of 1914.

    I highly recommend this movie to any and all.
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    • mixedbeanz
    • Dec 12, 2005

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    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
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    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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