Apocalypse: The Second World War_
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.
Created By
Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle
Network
France 2
Episodes
6
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Apocalypse: The Second World War has 1 season with 6 episodes spanning 2009.
Cast
Mathieu Kassovitz →
Mathieu Kassovitz stars as Self - Narrator (voice) in Apocalypse: The Second World War.
Mathieu Kassovitz →
Rating
With a 8.4/10 rating from 148 votes, Apocalypse: The Second World War is considered highly rated.
Year context
Apocalypse: The Second World War first aired 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (11)
Mathieu Kassovitz
Self - Narrator (voice)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Charles de Gaulle
Self (archive footage)
Heinrich Himmler
Self (archive footage)
Erwin Rommel
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Hermann Göring
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Benito Mussolini
Self (archive footage)
SEASONS (1 season, 6 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
6
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Isabelle Clarke
Creator
Daniel Costelle
Creator
Jean-Louis Guillaud
Creator
Henri de Turenne
NETWORKS (1)
France 2
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Apocalypse: The Second World War about?
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.
How many seasons does Apocalypse: The Second World War have?
Apocalypse: The Second World War has 1 season with 6 episodes total.
Who created Apocalypse: The Second World War?
Apocalypse: The Second World War was created by Isabelle Clarke and Daniel Costelle and Jean-Louis Guillaud and Henri de Turenne.
Who stars in Apocalypse: The Second World War?
The cast of Apocalypse: The Second World War includes Mathieu Kassovitz, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles de Gaulle.
What is the rating of Apocalypse: The Second World War?
Apocalypse: The Second World War has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 148 votes on TMDB.
Is Apocalypse: The Second World War still running?
Apocalypse: The Second World War has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Documentary
War & Politics