14 - Diaries of the Great War

14 - Diaries of the Great War (2014)

EndedDocumentary showWar, History

History tells us "what was". It tells us when things happened. When kings and cultures lived and died, armies were raised and vanquished, and mighty empires rose and fell. History, as we know it from books, is often boring, for it falls to answer one very simple question: What was it like?

When war broke out in Europe in July 1914, people on all sides believed it would be over by Christmas. Little could they know just how wrong they were. A seemingly petty conflict in Bosnia soon snowballed into the first truly global conflict. This was a new kind of war, fought with means and techniques never seen before. By November 1918, ten million people had died, and the political map of the world had been re-drawn. People's minds and attitudes had changed forever, and the Modern Age had begun. Caught up in the middle of this chaos were millions of ordinary men, women and children. Their very lives changed in ways they could never have imagined. This is their story.

Network
Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:15 (55 min)

Last Episode

The Tipping Point
Season 1Episode 855 min

The Tipping Point

While his father is sent to Germany for forced labour, Yves Congar lives through the end of the war in his cellar. Ernst Jünger returns to Germany when revolution breaks out in his country. Too old for active service, Charles Edward Montague was asked to organise photo shoots of German prisoners for the American press. Marina Yurlova spent her 18th birthday in a Red Army prison as the civil war raged. On 5 October 1918, Elfriede Kuhr hears for the first time at school about the possibility of defeat...
May 13, 2014

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08The Tipping PointMay 13, 2014
S01E07The UprisingMay 13, 2014
S01E06The Home FrontMay 13, 2014
S01E05The AnnihilationMay 6, 2014
S01E04The Heart's DesireMay 6, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did '14 - Diaries of the Great War' premiere?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' premiered on January 28, 2014.

Who produced '14 - Diaries of the Great War'?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' was produced by Jan Peter and Gunnar Dedio.

What is '14 - Diaries of the Great War' about?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' is a historical documentary series that details the events of World War I through the eyes of those who experienced it firsthand.

How many episodes are there in '14 - Diaries of the Great War'?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' consists of eight episodes.

Is '14 - Diaries of the Great War' a scripted series or a documentary?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' is a documentary series that uses raw footage and personal diaries from those who experienced World War I to tell its story.

Who narrates '14 - Diaries of the Great War'?

The English-language version of '14 - Diaries of the Great War' is narrated by Sally Field.

What is the significance of the show's title, '14 - Diaries of the Great War'?

The title '14 - Diaries of the Great War' refers to the year 1914, which is when World War I began, and the personal diaries that were used as source material for the series.

Where was '14 - Diaries of the Great War' filmed?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' was filmed in various locations throughout Europe, including Germany, Austria, France, and England.

What type of footage is used in '14 - Diaries of the Great War'?

'14 - Diaries of the Great War' uses a combination of raw footage, photographs, and personal diaries to tell its story.

Cast

David Acton

David Acton

plays Charles Edward Montague
Emilie Aubertot

Emilie Aubertot

plays Marie Pireaud
Celia Bannerman

Celia Bannerman

plays Sarah Macnaughtan
Mikaël Fitoussi

Mikaël Fitoussi

plays Louis Barthas
Megan Gay

Megan Gay

plays Ethel Cooper
Christina Große

Christina Große

plays Käthe Kollwitz
Lazare Herson-Macarel

Lazare Herson-Macarel

plays Paul Pireaud
Jonas Friedrich Leonhardi

Jonas Friedrich Leonhardi

plays Ernst Jünger
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Characters

Charles Edward Montague

Charles Edward Montague

played by David Acton
Marie Pireaud

Marie Pireaud

played by Emilie Aubertot
Sarah Macnaughtan

Sarah Macnaughtan

played by Celia Bannerman
Louis Barthas

Louis Barthas

played by Mikaël Fitoussi
Ethel Cooper

Ethel Cooper

played by Megan Gay
Käthe Kollwitz

Käthe Kollwitz

played by Christina Große
Paul Pireaud

Paul Pireaud

played by Lazare Herson-Macarel
Ernst Jünger

Ernst Jünger

played by Jonas Friedrich Leonhardi
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Also known as

  • 14 : Des armes et des mots (France)
  • Det stora kriget (Sweden)
  • Great War Diaries (United Kingdom)

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