The Humanities Film Series presents

Joyeux Noël

Friday, December 7

7-9 PM

ETC Lecture Hall

Joyeux Noel is a 2005 French film depicting the well-known Christmas armistice that occurred in 1914 during the Great War. On Christmas Eve 1914, a remarkable event took place in the trenches where the Germans faced the British and the French. There was a spontaneous cease-fire, as the troops on both sides laid down their weapons and observed the birth of the savior in whose name they were killing each other. In this moment, men from each side discover what they have in common: they come from the same kinds of homes, went to the same kinds of schools and worship the same kinds of Gods. They are required to fight, and most of them are required to die.