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Marcel Ophuls, Influential Filmmaker of 'The Sorrow and the Pity', Dies at 97

Marcel Ophuls, renowned for his documentary 'The Sorrow and the Pity', has passed away at 97, leaving a legacy of challenging historical narratives.


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Marcel Ophuls, the acclaimed filmmaker known for his groundbreaking documentary 'The Sorrow and the Pity', has died at 97. His work, which included a critical examination of France's collaboration with Nazi Germany, reshaped documentary filmmaking. Ophuls' films often confronted uncomfortable truths about war and morality, earning him an Academy Award for 'Hôtel Terminus'. His legacy endures through his unflinching exploration of history and human nature, challenging audiences to reflect on their own roles in societal narratives. He is survived by his family, including his wife and three daughters.

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The article celebrates Marcel Ophuls' contributions to documentary filmmaking and his Oscar-winning work.

It highlights his role in challenging historical narratives and confronting uncomfortable truths.

The tone is respectful, acknowledging his complex identity and impactful legacy.

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Marcel Ophuls Dies: ‘The Sorrow And The Pity’ Filmmaker Was 97
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"…Marcel Ophuls, the director of the seminal 1969 documentary The Sorrow and the Pity that explored the collaboration between the Vichy government and Nazi Germany during World War II, died at his home in in France over the weekend."

Marcel Ophuls, who chronicled 20th century conflict and atrocities, dies at 97
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"…Ophuls was good at putting old Nazis and retired U.S. intelligence workers at their ease, as he does in his 1988 film Hôtel Terminus, about Klaus Barbie — a notorious Nazi — and the Americans who later protected him."

Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-Winning Documentarian, Dies at 97
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"…Marcel Ophuls, the Academy Award-winning documentarian, has died."

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