Cognacq-Jay
Originally released in 1994. Cognacq-Jay is a history/war film. directed by Laurent Heynemann.
Starring Mathieu Carrière, Roland Blanche, and Jeanne Marine
Synopsis
With the armies of the Liberation at the gates of Paris, station manager Kurt Heyzmann receives an order from his superiors to withdraw. As a farewell, he decides to prepare one last prestigious program, to be filmed and broadcast live. Kleischter, a Gestapo lieutenant, emerges to try and spoil the show, by antagonizing Heyzmann and his employees. He believes that the war is not over, and continues to hunt down potential Jews and STO deserters on the TV premises.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Image & Compagnie
- ARTE
- SFP
- France 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cognacq-Jay about?
With the armies of the Liberation at the gates of Paris, station manager Kurt Heyzmann receives an order from his superiors to withdraw. As a farewell, he decides to prepare one last prestigious pr...
Who directed Cognacq-Jay?
Cognacq-Jay was directed by Laurent Heynemann.
How long is Cognacq-Jay?
Cognacq-Jay has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Cognacq-Jay released?
Cognacq-Jay was released on August 24, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cognacq-Jay?
The main cast of Cognacq-Jay includes Mathieu Carrière, Roland Blanche, Jeanne Marine, Julian Benedikt.