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    Everything You Need to Know About ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

    This Oscar-nominated historical drama depicts World War I in shocking detail.

    By Ryan Villarreal
    Feb. 14, 2023

A flare descends in a starless night sky, exposing a desolate battlefield where a fallen soldier lies ensnared in barbed wire. So begins the trailer for All Quiet on the Western Front, a harrowing tale of World War I as seen through the eyes of German soldiers. This grim war drama centers on a young soldier, Paul Bäumer, whose romantic notions of fighting for Germany are violently dispelled by his horrific experiences on the front lines.

Directed by Emmy nominee Edward Berger (Patrick Melrose, Your Honor), All Quiet on the Western Front was an official selection at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

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What’s the release date for All Quiet on the Western Front?

The film will be available on Netflix Oct. 28.

Where can I see the trailer for All Quiet on the Western Front?

Watch the official Netflix teaser below.

Who appears in All Quiet on the Western Front?

The film’s cast features Felix Kammerer (DürerDavid im Wunderland), Albrecht Schuch (System CrasherBerlin Alexanderplatz), Aaron Hilmer (The Last WordThe Most Beautiful Girl in the World), Edin Hasanović (SkylinesShifting the Blame), Daniel Brühl (RushInglourious Basterds), Thibault de Montalembert (The KingCall My Agent!) and Devid Striesow (3Downfall). Read the cast guide for more info.

What’s All Quiet on the Western Front about?

In 1917, the third year of World War I, 17-year-old Paul Bäumer (Kammerer) joins the German army along with his friends and against his parents’ wishes. Initially swept up by patriotism and camaraderie, he’s enthusiastic about going to war. But as soon as Paul is deployed to the front lines in northern France, he’s confronted with the brutal reality of trench warfare. While Paul forms strong bonds with his comrades, the onslaught of death and violence threatens to overwhelm them all.

Where does All Quiet on the Western Front take place?

This film takes place in parts of Germany and France.

What’s All Quiet on the Western Front based on?

The film is adapted from the classic novel of the same name, written by Erich Maria Remarque and published in 1929.

What was All Quiet on the Western Front nominated for at the Oscars?

All Quiet on the Western Front was nominated for 9 Oscars at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score (you can listen to the Volker Bertelmann composed soundtrack here), Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound, Best Production Design and Best Visual Effects. 

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