1939-1940: A Strange Defeat
Jun 21, 2026 · 1h 35m
Director
Antoine VitkineOverview
In late summer 1939, the French learned that Adolf Hitler had attacked Poland. On September 3, France entered the war, twenty years after the carnage of World War I. Although France was considered the world’s leading military power, with a vast empire and a powerful ally in the United Kingdom, everyone was overcome with a sense of dread. Yet the fighting would not begin until May 1940 and would end with France’s defeat in June. How did the French people experience those few months—among the most decisive and darkest in the country’s history?
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What is 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat about?
In late summer 1939, the French learned that Adolf Hitler had attacked Poland. On September 3, France entered the war, twenty years after the carnage of World War I. Although France was considered the world’s leading military power, with a vast empire and a powerful ally in the United Kingdom, everyone was overcome with a sense of dread. Yet the fighting would not begin until May 1940 and would…
When was 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat released?
1939-1940: A Strange Defeat was released on June 21, 2026.
How long is 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat?
1939-1940: A Strange Defeat runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat?
1939-1940: A Strange Defeat was directed by Antoine Vitkine.
Who is in the cast of 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat?
The cast of 1939-1940: A Strange Defeat includes Jean-Pierre Darroussin (Narrator (voice over)).