Story of the Unknown Soldier
Jan 01, 1932 · 11m
Director
Henri StorckOverview
Built from 1928 newsreels—the year 60 nations vowed to outlaw war—Storck’s razor-edged montage mocks the era’s self-congratulation by cross-cutting speeches and parades with portents of renewed violence: nationalism, colonial repression, police brutality. Slow-motion collapsing chimneys and the exhumation of an “unknown soldier” give the satire its sting.
Cast of Story of the Unknown Soldier
Crew of Story of the Unknown Soldier
About Story of the Unknown Soldier
What is Story of the Unknown Soldier about?
Built from 1928 newsreels—the year 60 nations vowed to outlaw war—Storck’s razor-edged montage mocks the era’s self-congratulation by cross-cutting speeches and parades with portents of renewed violence: nationalism, colonial repression, police brutality. Slow-motion collapsing chimneys and the exhumation of an “unknown soldier” give the satire its sting.
When was Story of the Unknown Soldier released?
Story of the Unknown Soldier was released on January 1, 1932.
How long is Story of the Unknown Soldier?
Story of the Unknown Soldier runs 11 minutes.
Who directed Story of the Unknown Soldier?
Story of the Unknown Soldier was directed by Henri Storck.
Who is in the cast of Story of the Unknown Soldier?
The cast of Story of the Unknown Soldier includes Benito Mussolini (Himself (archive footage)), Philippe Pétain (Himself (archive footage)) and Czar Nicholas II of Russia (Himself (archive footage)).