Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

60 mins | Documentary, War, History | May 7, 2005

A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May 8, 1945 is also the first day of the Cold War.

Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

60 mins | Documentary, War, History | May 7, 2005

Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II
A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May 8, 1945 is also the first day of the Cold War.
Producers France 3, CC&C – Clarke Costelle et Cie, Lobster Films
Original title 8 mai 1945, La capitulation
Directors Daniel Costelle, Isabelle Clarke
Writers Daniel Costelle, Isabelle Clarke

Cast

Éric Viellard

as Himself - Narrator (voice)