Story of the Unknown Soldier

Story of the Unknown Soldier 1932 Directed by Henri Storck Histoire du soldat inconnu

Built from 1928 newsreels—the year 60 nations vowed to outlaw war—Storck’s razor-edged montage mocks the era’s self-congratulation by cross-cutting speeches and parades with portents of renewed violence: nationalism, colonial repression, police brutality. Slow-motion collapsing chimneys and the exhumation of an “unknown soldier” give the satire its sting.

Country France

Production Country Belgium

Language French

Spoken Language French

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Films Henri Storck

Release Date 1 January 1932

11 mins