Criterion Collection Themes - Made During WWII

Criterion Collection Themes - Made During WWII's icon

Created by yormovies.

Favorited 2 times, disliked 0 times, added to 3 watchlists.

World War II naturally created many constraints for filmmakers in the countries involved in it. Nevertheless, despite censorship, propaganda demands, battle devastation, and diminished resources, filmmakers on both sides of the conflict were able to make films—even, in some cases, personal statements. As the titles listed below show, some of the world’s great directors did some of the finest work during difficult times. Clouzot even brought Le corbeau to fruition in Nazi-occupied France.

Remove ads
  1. 2 new

    A Canterbury Tale

    1944, in 8 top lists Check
  2. 8 new

    49th Parallel

    1941, in 4 top lists Check
  3. 10 new

    In Which We Serve

    1942, in 6 top lists Check
  4. 12 new

    The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

    1943, in 16 top lists Check
  5. 17 new

    Night Train to Munich

    1940 — a.k.a. Gestapo, in 2 top lists Check
  6. 21 new

    Roma città aperta

    1945 — a.k.a. Rome, Open City, in 23 top lists Check
  7. 25 new

    To Be or Not to Be

    1942, in 24 top lists Check
Remove ads

Last updated on May 12, 2014; source