Movie Trailer for Joyeux Noel (2005) (aka: Merry Christmas) starring Diane Kruger, Alex Ferns, Daniel Brühl, Gary Lewis Movie Review

Joyeux Noel (2005)

Certificate

12A

Length

116 mins

Genre

Drama, War

Director

Christian Carion

Cast

Diane Kruger, Benno FÃ¼rmann, Alex Ferns, Daniel BrÃ¼hl, Guillaume Canet, Gary Lewis, Dany Boon, Steven Robertson, Frank Witter

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Review

Trailer for Joyeux Noel

In a way "Joyeux Noel" is a three part movie, delivering the build up of war as we watch men from different professions and countries head off to fight, the collection of extraordinary events which lead to the frontline cease fire and then the consequences of those actions. And all these three elements, drawn on real life but embellished into a drama work to create a fascinating, touching and haunting drama which takes you a back and brings the human side of war to life. ... Read Review

Tags: World War I, Christmas Movies

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