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Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)
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Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)

2019-11-05 · 52 min / episode · ★ 7.8

Documentary · War & Politics

The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confrontation of two worlds and two systems. The capitalist West, dominated by the ever-powerful United States, is pitted against the Communist East, the Soviet Empire.

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Creators
Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle, Mickaël Gamrasni
Production companies
CC&C
Countries
France
Status
Ended

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Mathieu KassovitzMathieu KassovitzNarrator (French) (voice)

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