Stars: Gary Lewis, Diane Kruger, Daniel Bruhl, Benno Furmann, Guillaume Canet

Director: Christian Carion

Summary: The Western Front, December 1914. War is raging and heavy casualties have been sustained to both sides. A bloody battle of one of the most savage wars, but out of the chaos and slaughter, a miracle takes form; on Christmas Day, the soldiers of both sides meet in No Man's Land and celebrate festivities with a game of football.

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Joyeux Noelcaptures a rare moment of grace from one of the worst wars in the history of mankind, World War I. On Christmas Eve, 1914, as German, French, and Scottish regiments face each other from their respective trenches, a musical call-and-response turns into an impromptu cease-fire, trading chocolates and champagne, playing soccer, and comparing pictures of their wives. But when Christmas ends, the war returns...Joyeux Noelhas been justly accused of sentimentality, but if any subject warrants such an earnest and hopeful treatment, it's the horrors of trench warfare. The largely unknown cast--the more familiar faces include Diane Kruger (Troy), Daniel Bruhl (Good Bye Lenin!), Benno Furmann (The Princess and the Warrior), and Gary Lewis (Billy Elliot)--deliver low-key but effective performances as the movie dwells on the everyday elements of life in the face of war. Based on a true incident (though considerably fictionalized). --Bret Fetzer

Aspect Ratio:	2.35 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Director's commentary, Interview with director Christian Carion
Subtitles:	Hindi, Italian, English
Release Date:	November 6, 2006
Runtime:	116 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	C D R 42269
Keywords:	War, English, Noel, Joyeux
Genre:	War