The Officers’ Ward

Directed by François Dupeyron

A powerful story of destruction and regeneration that reveals the emotional and physical effects of World War I carnage. Adrien (Caravaca) is a handsome, playful young officer who enters the war almost as if it was a game. But then a shell explodes in his face. The disfigured young man is sent to the officers’ ward, far from the front lines. There, for five years out of time, he makes new friends and struggles to look forward and rebuild his life. Based on the novel by Marc Duigan.

Duration:
135 minutes

Country of origin:
France

Year of production:
2001