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entertainment7 months ago•4 min saved

Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-winning filmmaker and France’s wartime conscience, dies at 97

Marcel Ophuls, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for works like 'Sorrow and the Pity' and 'Hotel Terminus,' has died at age 97. His films critically examined complex political and moral issues, especially related to Nazi Germany and its aftermath. Ophuls' influential career included awards from major festivals and a legacy of thought-provoking cinema.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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obituaries7 months ago•7 min saved

Marcel Ophuls, Renowned Filmmaker of War and Atrocity, Dies at 97

Marcel Ophuls, renowned German-born filmmaker best known for his groundbreaking documentary 'The Sorrow and the Pity,' which challenged myths about French resistance during WWII, has died at 97. His work critically examined wartime France and earned him an Oscar for 'Hotel Terminus.' Ophuls' films are celebrated for their incisive style and profound historical insights.

via The New York Times|

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