Marcella vs When Paris was German
When Paris was German is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 1h 38m. When Paris was German is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are documentary, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Marcella | When Paris was German | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 0.0/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 52m |
| Genres | Documentary, History | Documentary, History, TV Movie, War |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Peter Miller | Isabelle Gendre |
| Main cast | Maria Tucci, Victor Hazan, Lidia Bastianich, April Bloomfield, Kim Severson | Agnès Jamonneau, Leonard Chouin |
Synopsis
Marcella
Marcella Hazan didn’t just teach Italian cooking—she changed the way America eats. Fearless, passionate, and exacting, she introduced authentic recipes to millions. Julia Child called Marcella “my mentor in all things Italian.” Featuring Jacques Pépin, Danny Meyer, April Bloomfield, and Lidia Bastianich, this intimate portrait reveals the bold woman who forever shaped home kitchens.
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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