The Distant Barking of Dogs vs When Paris was German
When Paris was German has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.6/10 for The Distant Barking of Dogs). When Paris was German is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 1h 31m. The Distant Barking of Dogs is the older of the two (2017 against 2020). Both are documentary, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Distant Barking of Dogs
When Paris was German| The Distant Barking of Dogs | When Paris was German | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 52m |
| Genres | Documentary, War | Documentary, History, TV Movie, War |
| Country | Denmark | France |
| Director | Simon Lereng Wilmont | Isabelle Gendre |
| Main cast | Alexandra Ryabichkina, Oleg Afanasyev | Agnès Jamonneau, Leonard Chouin |
Synopsis
The Distant Barking of Dogs
Hnutove, Donbass, eastern Ukraine, 2015. Young Oleg lives in a war zone where anti-aircraft gunshots and missile attacks often resonate dangerously near. Although many inhabitants have already left this dangerous area, he remains with his grandmother, who has cared for him since his mother's death, because they have nowhere to go. They are just waiting for the war to end.
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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