All quiet on the western front by erich maria remarque. Remains of the war hd from all quiet on the western front 1930 buddha benden olsun. Wwi seen through the eyes of young soldiers from the german side, this antiwar epic still packs a punch. We will never be rid of war, but this movie is a vivid reminder of why we must always try. Nothing new in the west is a novel by erich maria remarque, a german veteran of world war i. All quiet on the western front 1930 lewis milestone. The world war i film stars lew ayres as paul baumer, an idealistic young schoolboy who goes to war with the rest of his class on the urging of a patriotic teacher. With lew ayres, louis wolheim, john wray, arnold lucy. If you want to think of war as awesome and heroic, go watch star wars. All quiet on the western front 1930 video dailymotion. It was directed by lewis milestone, and stars louis wolheim, lew ayres, john wray, arnold lucy and ben alexander. French rockets go up, which unfold a silk parachute to the air and drift. Lets take a look to see how it applies to erich maria remarques all quiet on the western front. However, a version with intertitles was also made, to be shown in theatres that did not yet have equipment for movies with sound and for.
If anything this incredible new restoration finally gives this black and white masterpiece the care and attention it so thoroughly deserves. Though offbeat and with superb production value, the 1979 tv remake of all quiet on the western front is fair watch, but could be greatly improved, were it. This is a comparison between the tv version and the directors cut both included on the german bluray released by concorde. Many of the scenes today would have to be computer animated, instead of visually stimulating. All quiet on the western front by erich maria remarque, published in 1929, takes place during world war i. With a new version of the story coming on to the big screen in late 2014, i was wondering which one you guys preferred. The book and films title has become a part of the language. All quiet on the western front opened to wide acclaim in the united states. Blu ray, the dvd and also means to obtain a digital copy via download.
It was fairly quiet on our sector, so the quartermaster. Arthur wesleys 1930 english translation gave the novel its most famous title, all quiet on the western front. For example, when the protagonist kills a french soldier and stays in a crater wih him. If anything this incredible new restoration finally gives this black and white masterpiece the care and attention it.
All quiet on the western front 1979 rotten tomatoes. All quiet on the western front is the 1930 feature film adaptation of erich maria remarques antiwar novel of the same name. All quiet on the western front subtitles 99 subtitles. Taking it into context it is the the 30s version of our 8090s era vietnam movies. Popular videos all quiet on the western front youtube.
Directed by lewis milestone, it stars louis wolheim, lew ayres, john wray, arnold lucy and ben alexander. World war i is described in such vivid nonglory in its pages that you are sucked into the story straight away and stay there for the next two hundred pages. Over 80 years after its release, the film is still very effective, and ranks among the. All quiet on the western front 1930 directed by lewis. All quiet on the western front won academy awards in the outstanding production and directing categories. The film went on general release in the us on august 24, 1930. Remarque was a veteran of the war, having spent two years at the front from 1916. The phrase remarque used, im westen nichts neues, literally means nothing new in the west, a common phrase in dispatches sent by the german army. The silent synchronized sound, nondialogue version is 3 minutes long and was restored by the library of congress. Jun 16, 2015 the most loved and hated novel about world war i. I have to watch the movie and i found out that there sere 2 versions.
Its unflinching realism has made it one of the most successful war novels ever written. All quiet on the western front 1930 alternate versions. All quiet on the western front summary, characters. All quiet on the western front 2 hours and 16 minutes movie this is an english language film made in america adapted from a novel by german author erich maria remarque. Remarques frank account of the horrors of trench warfare made the novel an immediate worldwide sensation incidentally, all quiet on the western front is a frequently banned book.
All quiet on the western front, now back in the cinema in a properly restored version. As a military parade takes place outside a school, a group of students, including the films protagonist, paul. An attack by french soldiers results in massive casualties, and the germans. But the message and the art of this film is what makes it great. Silent version all quiet on the western front trailer by dasinfogod. The human side of the war as seen through the eyes of youth a young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the souldestroying horror of world war i. In the trenches, however, they are quickly disillusioned when confronted with the. Its one of the few great war films on the afi 100 list coming in at 54. All quiet on the western front or, to give it its german title, nothing new in the west has been hailed as the best war novel ever, and its easy to see why. All quiet on the western front 1930 is the first major antiwar film of the sound era, faithfully based upon the timeless, bestselling 1929 novel by erich maria remarque who had experienced the war firsthand as a young german soldier. All quiet on the western front, american movie 1930 set during world war i. The huge sets were constructed on universal studios hollywoods backlot, and recycled over the years you can catch them again in james whale s classic frankenstein the trench scenes were filmed at irvine ranch near santa ana, route 405 in orange county southeast of.
All quiet on the western front 1930, silent version public hosted by a fan of the packard campus theater. And then, in 1930, all quiet on the western front looked to be the war movie to end all war movies. The film was based on the novel im westen nichts neues 1929. The lost generation is an interesting phrase which has meant a few different things in history.
Surprisingly all quiet on the western front 1930 bluray does not feature in the critics bfi 2012 list of greatest ever films, even though it is undoubtedly one of the best anti war films ever made and even today has a tremendously poignant message of the follies of war and unlike many early sound films has stood the test of time extremely well and i thought it was far better than many. This 35 question download is intended to help keep your students engaged and focused as they view the 1979 version of the film all quiet on the western front, starring richard thomas and ernest borgnine. Sep 19, 20 all quiet on the western front remains a brilliant and timeless story about the foolish things countries do against their own good. Lew ayres, louis wolheim, slim summerville, john wray. All quiet on the western front 1930 film wikipedia. Loeil sur lecran french rick gee jessica film junkie matt vs. Film locations for all quiet on the western front 1930. Ehich is better in the sense of educational purposes like writing a report on. Rent all quiet on the western front 1930 starring louis wolheim and lew ayres on dvd and bluray.
It was the first sound film talkie directed by lewis milestone. Over 80 years after its release, the film is still very effective, and ranks among the genres finest works. All quiet at the western front and the fate of a war. Together with several other young german soldiers, he experiences the horrors of war, such evil of which he had not. Its an early talkie, told from the german perspective, its very antiwar, particularly for the era and its got some iconic scenes that we know and recognise. The cover for the 2002 norwegian vhs by basic publishing. This film is based on a hugely successful novel written by erich maria remarque and first published in 1929. All quiet on the western front 1930 rotten tomatoes. Yes, all quiet on the western front is a mainstream classic. All quiet on the western front is a 1930 american epic precode war film based on the erich maria remarque novel of the same name. Instead, the film became a template for future war movies, using realistic stories to promote antiwar sentiments. All quiet on the western fronta scene from all quiet on the western front 1930, directed by lewis milestone.
All quiet on the western front 510 movie clip i want. The film was advertised with the brooding face of one of the young german recruits sent into world war i. However, a version with intertitles was also made, to be shown in theatres. Surprisingly all quiet on the western front 1930 bluray does not feature in the critics bfi 2012 list of greatest ever films, even though it is undoubtedly one of the best anti war films ever made and even today has a tremendously poignant message of the follies of war and unlike many early sound films has stood the test of time extremely well and i thought it was far better than many of. The war scenes are astounding with realism and mortifying with truth. Originally premiered on april 21, 1930 as a silent film running 152 minutes. All quiet on the western front by erich maria remarque, who served in the german army during world war i.
The charge all quiet on the western front 210 movie clip. Erich maria remarque all quiet on the western front. The film print for all quiet on the western front was fully restored by the film foundation, an organization founded in 1990 by director martin scorsese. Though offbeat and with superb production value, the 1979 tv remake of all quiet on the western front is fair watch, but could be greatly improved, were it to drop slowness and length, aswell as. A young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the souldestroying horror of world war i. The sound version was reduced to 10 reels for reissue in 1939. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Since its release in 1930 and oscar win for best picture, this films saga of.
World war, 19141918, readers, open library staff picks. I have just modified one external link on all quiet on the western front 1930 film. All quiet on the western front introduction shmoop. The book describes the german soldiers extreme physical and mental stress during the war, and the detachment from civilian life felt by many of these soldiers upon returning home from the front. All quiet on the western front 1930 where to stream. All quiet on the western front 1930, silent version. Pat collins in all quiet on the western front 1930. That night the new recruits are sent out to install barbed wire under the command of kat. Find out where all quiet on the western front 1930 is streaming, if all quiet on the western front 1930 is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. All quiet on the western front 1930 internet movie. Wheen fawcett crest this book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. Kaufen sie all quiet on the western front gunstig ein.
All quiet on the western front is a 1930 american epic precode antiwar film based on the erich maria remarque novel of the same name. All quiet on the western front is an adaptation of german writer erich maria remarques landmark 1928 novel that was based on his infantry service during world war i. All quiet on the western front 1930 old hollywood films. This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death. Sent together to the western front, they soon have their idealism tempered by the reality of war, and one by one they are wounded or killed. All quiet on the western front 1930 official trailer the 3rd academy awards more than trailers. All quiet on the western front is considered a realistic and harrowing account of warfare in world. The soldiers of second company await the attack from the french on. In an attack on a cemetery, paul stabs a french soldier, but finds himself trapped in a hole with the dying man for an entire. I made this as much for those who have not watched it yet as for those who have. More than any other american feature fllm in the interwar years. In 1998, about 26 minutes were reinstated to resemble the original 1930 cut, and milestones wishes were finally honored. All quiet on the western front 1930 great war films.
All quiet on the western front translated from the german by a. May 31, 2011 10 videos play all all quiet on the western front 1930 movie movieclipsfilma top 10 things nobody tells you about lawrence of arabia duration. Remarque used his experience as a german soldier to tell the story of paul baumer as he endures the horrors of war. Made in 1930 and tracing the experiences of a classroom of. I have to watch the movie and write a paper on it and a paper about the actual event. Lewis milestone and john wray in all quiet on the western. All quiet on the western front is a 1930 american epic precode antiwar film based on the.
Which version is better in the sense of entertainment. This story is neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. Okay, so some of the acting is a little stilted at times, but the earnestness helps to endear the characters and all quiet on the western front packs in so much filmmaking virtuosity and naturalism for an 83 year old film that it hasnt aged for a second. A classic anti war film, all quiet on the western front is a masterwork of filmmaking. Though this movie was made in 1930, the echoes of vietnam, iraq and afganistan now come along with it. Relive the drama, conflict and power of one of the most influential antiwar films ever made all quiet on the western front.
Surprisingly all quiet on the western front 1930 bluray does not feature in the critics bfi 2012 list of greatest ever films, even though it is undoubtedly one of the best anti war films ever made and even today has a tremendously poignant message of the follies of war and unlike many early sound films has stood the test of time extremely. Rent all quiet on the western front 1930 on dvd and bluray. The most loved and hated novel about world war i history. I recently watched the tv version of all quiet on the western front from 1979. If you want to see war as a mudfilled hellscape, watch all quiet on the western front. Universals first best picture academy award winner is now available in its original glory completely restored by the library of congress. All quiet on the western front universal cinema classics. The library of congess also restored a sound version, 3 minutes long, which is the version occasionally shown on american tv. Plot synopsis paul baumer lew ayres and a group of his fellow school students are fired up with enthusiasm about the great war by their teacher, and all enlist in the army. The butterfly all quiet on the western front 1010 movie.
Rent all quiet on the western front 1930 on dvd and blu. If you want to see war as a mudfilled hellscape, watch all quiet on the western front dont say we didnt warn you. The human side of the war as seen through the eyes of youth. All quiet on the western front 1930 alternate versions imdb.