June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France.  Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world.  Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the first time ever.  Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world.  Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all.  Narrated by Tom Brokaw, D-Day: Normandy 1944 pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom … A duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.

Length: 44:00

Film Details

  • Year Released: 2014
  • Date Released:

    March 31, 2014

  • Alternate Titles:
  • Status: In Distribution
  • 3D: Yes
  • Run Time: 31-50
  • Formats: 15/70, DCI-compliant Digital, Fulldome
  • Distributor:

    K2 Studios

  • Produced By:

    N3D Land Films, N3D Land Productions

  • Executive Producer:
  • Producer: Catherine Vuong, Pascal Vuong, Sylvain Grain
  • Director:  Pascal Vuong
  • Associate Producer: 
  • Writer:  Pascal Vuong
  • Cinematography: Director of Photography: Christophe Grelie
  • Sound Editor: 

    Sound Design: Raymond Vermette

  • Visual Effects: Visual Effects and Stereography Supervisor: Ronan Chapalain
  • Music/Score:  Franck Marchal
  • Editor: Ronan Chapalain
  • Narrator: Tom Brokaw (English version), Francois Cluzet (French version)
  • Other Credits: Main Historical Advisor: Col. (ret.) Peter Herrily
  • Sponsors:

Genre

  • Documentary
  • Historical

Website

Film Website

Awards

  • Best Documentary Short, International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society Creative Arts Awards, January 2015
  • Best Film for Lifelong Learning, GSCA 2014 Achievement Awards
  • Best Original Score, GSCA 2014 Achievement Awards
  • Best Sound Design, GSCA 2014 Achievement Awards
  • Best Visual Effects, GSCA 2014 Achievement Awards
  • Best Film Launch by a Theater, Saint Louis Science Center, GSCA 2014 Achievement Awards
  • Feature Film Grand Prize, 3D Korea International Film Festival, 2014
  • Grand Prize, Dimension 3 Festival, Screen4All, 2014
  • Best 3D Documentary, International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society (I3D&AIS) Lumiere Awards, 2014
  • Best Stereography-Animated, International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society (I3D&AIS) Lumiere Awards, 2014

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