J'Accuse


1h 35m 1937

Brief Synopsis

After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.

Film Details

Also Known As
I Accuse
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1937

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

After serving in the trenches of World War I, Jean Diaz recoils with such horror that he renounces love and personal pleasure to immerse himself in scientific research, seeking a machine to prevent war. He thinks he has succeeded, but the government subverts his discovery, and Europe slides with seeming inevitability toward World War II. In desperation, Diaz summons the ghosts of the war dead from the graves and fields of France to give silent, accusing protest.

Film Details

Also Known As
I Accuse
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1937

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1937

Released in United States March 1980

Remake of the 1918 version directed by Gance.

Released in United States 1937

Released in United States March 1980 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (FilmEssay: Behind the Emulsion) March 4-21, 1980.)