Behind the Planet of the Apes vs When Paris was German
When Paris was German has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.2/10 for Behind the Planet of the Apes). When Paris was German is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 2h 7m. Behind the Planet of the Apes is the older of the two (1998 against 2020). Both are documentary, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Behind the Planet of the Apes | When Paris was German | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 52m |
| Genres | Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Documentary, History, TV Movie, War |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | David Comtois, Kevin Burns | Isabelle Gendre |
| Main cast | Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers | Agnès Jamonneau, Leonard Chouin |
Synopsis
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
When Paris was German
Discovering Paris under the German occupation through the story of an SS soldier and more generally of Wehrmacht soldiers allows us to follow the daily life on the German side. These soldiers enjoyed privileged status, during their stay, they were led to believe that they belong to a social elite, a status unreachable back in Germany during peacetime. And who better than a German who has led such lifestyle to serve as a common thread and tell…
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