Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

Capitulation, the Final Hours that Ended World War II

2005 · 60 min · ★ 7.2 · Documentary, War, History

A film made of archives mostly unknown, on the last day of the Second World War in Europe and on the events which preceded it. This film also shows the growing tension between the Allies and the Soviets at the time: May 8, 1945 is also the first day of the Cold War.

Directed by Isabelle Clarke · Written by Daniel Costelle

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