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Fabulous and Touching Movie depicting historic moments
We love this movie! I think that it should be a part of high school curriculum...I know it is in some schools, but definitely not all. It portrays war and individuals who fight in them, in a humane, intimate way, where you can see that soldiers are often just following orders. They don't necessarily want to fight or to hurt others. They're fighting for a cause ordered by those who are usually never on the battlefields. We all have more in common that we have that is different. Highly recommend this movie!Read full review
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Joyeux Noel: Merry Christmas in many languages
One does not need a history degree to understand this compelling true tale of the futility of war. Writer/Director Christian Carion stayed true to the context and facts of the incredible story of soldiers laying down their arms and forming friendships on a battlefield while a war rages on. While not every detail is exact or the order in time correct, the telling of the story is such that the impact was very real to this viewer.
The movie opens with children reciting the propaganda of the day given to them by their governments and their teachers. It is chilling to think that these children, already being conditioned, would be the soldiers in the next war. Propaganda, however, can only infect those to whom the same language is understood.
Some things transcend nations. Music is one of them and is used to wonderful effect in Joyeux Noel. Another thing can be religion. I say "can be" because, while a Latin Mass, understood by all nationalities present, is depicted being celebrated in No Man's Land, another "sermon", told later to the soldiers replacing the ones who fraternized, reverses "peace on earth, good will toward men" to kill them because I say so.
I had the privilege of presenting the story of the WW1 Christmas Truce near to and on its 100th Anniversary in December 2014. Once as part of a Christmas Concert. Here were children who were involved in singing "Silent Night", a song known by nearly everyone in 2014 as in 1914. Twice to an elderly audience who sang hymns and recited verse with me. They were on verse and on note without printed words, music or accompaniment.
The lesson (in my opinion): Never underestimate the human spirit. While a war is on, there are some who embody the scripture, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:14 NAB
Joyeux Noel is a compelling cinematic experience. View it with English subtitles. Merry Christmas.
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Good WWI movie with emphasis on individual characters vs. just a war movie.
Overall a good movie. There are some singing segments so I fast forwarded over those.
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like new
mom loves the movie,its a true story,most people dont know about
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Peace on Earth
A story of a time gone by. Even in the midst of carnage, the human spirit can overcome.
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Shalom
Peace to you all . A really good movie and very enjoyable would recommend this.
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Great Christmas Story
Very heart-warming and touching story based on the true event. Great movie to watch for Christmas season or anytime.
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Great film
Great movie, a must see for ww1 historians.
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A beautiful story
A wonderful story about the true meaning of Christmas and Humanity
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Great movie.
This is the best war movie ever. Don’t miss out on watching this.
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