TV series
The Sorrow and the Pity
1969, French, on Das Erste. Created by Marcel Ophüls.
Chronicle of a French city under the Occupation
An investigation into the nature, details and reasons for the collaboration, from 1940 to 1944, during World War II, between the Vichy regime, established in the south of France and headed by Marshal Pétain, and Nazi Germany.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 122 min
- Status
- Ended in 1969
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Latest episode
S1 E2: The Choice
Aired 21 September 1969
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Marcel OphülsCreator
- Marcel OphülsSelf - Interviewer · 2 ep
- André HarrisSelf - Interviewer · 2 ep
- Solange AzanSelf · 2 ep
- Georges BidaultSelf · 2 ep
- Matthäus BleibingerSelf · 2 ep
- Charles BraunSelf · 2 ep
- Maurice BuckmasterSelf · 2 ep
- Emile CoulaudonSelf · 2 ep
- Emmanuel d'Astier de La VigerieSelf · 2 ep
- René de ChambrunSelf · 2 ep
- Christian de la MazièreSelf · 2 ep
- Jacques DuclosSelf · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 September 1969
- Last aired
- 21 September 1969
- Network
- Das Erste
- Original title
- Le Chagrin et la Pitié
- Language
- French
- Country
- Germany, Switzerland
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of The Sorrow and the Pity are there?
The Sorrow and the Pity has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 122 minutes each.
Is The Sorrow and the Pity finished?
Yes. The Sorrow and the Pity ended in 1969, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Sorrow and the Pity on?
The Sorrow and the Pity isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Sorrow and the Pity?
If you liked The Sorrow and the Pity, try The World at War, Apocalypse: The Second World War, Greatest Events of World War II in Colour.
Who created The Sorrow and the Pity?
The Sorrow and the Pity was created by Marcel Ophüls and stars Marcel Ophüls, André Harris, Solange Azan.