Joyeux Noël

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 2m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 10/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene with mild romantic interaction.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] Soldiers briefly shown smoking cigarettes.
Violence: 🔴 70/100 (1m 55s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:15:20 - 00:16:00] Battle scenes with gunfire and explosions.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:10:45 - 01:12:00] Depiction of wounded and dying soldiers.
Strong Language: 🟡 30/100 (5s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:15] Mild cursing in a tense moment.
Joyeux Noël
Year: 2005
Certificate: PG-13
Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Drama, History, Music
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 70
Votes: 28003
Gross: 1,054,361
Director: Christian Carion
Stars: Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Guillaume Canet, Natalie Dessay
Overview: In December 1914, an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows soldiers from opposing sides of the First World War to gain insight into each other's way of life.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie 'Joyeux Noël' (2005)?
A: 'Joyeux Noël' is a historical drama based on the true story of the Christmas truce during World War I in 1914. The film depicts soldiers from opposing sides—French, British, and German—temporarily ceasing hostilities to celebrate Christmas together, sharing food, singing carols, and even playing football.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Joyeux Noël' (2005)?
A: The film stars Diane Kruger as Anna Sørensen, a Danish opera singer; Benno Fürmann as Nikolaus Sprink, a German tenor; Guillaume Canet as Lieutenant Audebert, a French officer; and Natalie Dessay as a French opera singer.
Q: Is 'Joyeux Noël' based on a true story?
A: Yes, 'Joyeux Noël' is inspired by the real-life Christmas truce of 1914, where soldiers from opposing sides spontaneously ceased fighting and celebrated Christmas together in no man's land during World War I.
Q: What languages are spoken in 'Joyeux Noël'?
A: The film features dialogue in French, German, and English, reflecting the nationalities of the soldiers involved in the truce.
Q: Who directed 'Joyeux Noël' (2005)?
A: The film was directed by Christian Carion, who also co-wrote the screenplay.