Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-winning filmmaker and France’s wartime conscience, dies at 97
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Marcel Ophuls, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for works like 'Sorrow and the Pity' and 'Hotel Terminus,' has died at age 97. His films critically examined complex political and moral issues, especially related to Nazi Germany and its aftermath. Ophuls' influential career included awards from major festivals and a legacy of thought-provoking cinema.
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- Marcel Ophuls: the unflinching chronicler of France’s suppressed wartime shame The Guardian
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