Apocalypse: The Second World War (2009)

A six-part French documentary about the Second World War composed exclusively of actual footage of the war as filmed by war correspondents, soldiers, resistance fighters and private citizens. The series is shown in color, with the black and white footage being fully colorized, save for some original color footage. The only exception to the treatment are most Holocaust scenes, which are presented in the original black and white.

Genres: Documentary, War & Politics

What to watch after Apocalypse: The Second World War

• Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016) — Similar consistency, season to season
• Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (2013)
• 9/11: One Day in America (2021) — Same feel: serious, dramatic
• 30 for 30 (2009) — A loose match in how its finales land
• Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (2024) — Same feel: serious, dramatic
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005) — A loose match in how its finales land