
Wooden Crosses
Directed by Raymond Bernard
Produced by Pathé-Natan
A bleak, unflinching portrait of trench warfare that follows young soldiers from patriotic idealism into the grinding horror and futility of mechanized death.
The young and patriotic student Demachy joins the French army in 1914 to defend his country. But he and his comrades soon experience the terrifying, endless trench war in Champagne, where more and more wooden crosses have to be erected for this cannon fodder.
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Questions people ask
Is Wooden Crosses sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is Wooden Crosses easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Wooden Crosses end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Wooden Crosses violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Wooden Crosses scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Wooden Crosses
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Wooden Crosses
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Wooden Crosses, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Wooden Crosses, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Wooden Crosses, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































