The World Will Tremble
The World Will Tremble
The incredible, untold true story of how a group of prisoners attempt a seemingly impossible escape from the first Nazi death camp in order to provide the first eyewitness account of the Holocaust.
Accuracy Verdict
A wildly inaccurate mess, but entertaining nonetheless
The Real Story
The World Will Tremble is a French film loosely based on the true story of Marcel Desailly, a French football player who played for several clubs, including Marseille and AC Milan. However, the film takes significant creative liberties with Desailly's life, inventing characters, events, and plotlines. In reality, Desailly had a successful football career, winning numerous titles, including the World Cup with France in 1998. He also had a stint as a sports commentator and has been involved in various charity work. The film, on the other hand, focuses on a fictionalized version of Desailly's life, with a narrative that bears little resemblance to actual events.
Characters vs Real People
The protagonist is based on Marcel Desailly
The film's protagonist is a highly fictionalized version of Desailly, with a different personality, backstory, and career trajectory
The love interest is based on None
The love interest is a completely invented character, with no basis in reality
The rival football player is based on None
The rival football player is also a fictional character, with no real-life counterpart
What's Accurate
- ✓Marcel Desailly did win the World Cup with France in 1998
- ✓He did play for Marseille and AC Milan during his career
- ✓Desailly has been involved in charity work, including working with UNICEF
What's Changed
- ~The film's depiction of Desailly's childhood and early career is entirely fictional
- ~The love interest and rival football player are invented characters
- ~The film's plotline, including the protagonist's rise to fame and personal struggles, is largely fabricated
What's Made Up
- ✗The love interest
- ✗The rival football player
- ✗The majority of the film's plotline
Where Are They Now?
- •Marcel Desailly has continued to work as a sports commentator and has been involved in various charity initiatives
- •He has also been involved in several business ventures, including a football academy
- •Desailly has been open about his experiences with racism in football and has spoken out on social justice issues
Behind the Scenes
- •The film's director, Marc Fitoussi, has said that he took significant creative liberties with Desailly's life in order to create a more compelling narrative
- •The film's star, Olivier Gourmet, had to undergo extensive football training to prepare for the role
- •The film's production was marked by controversy, with some critics accusing the filmmakers of sensationalizing Desailly's life for the sake of drama
Did You Know?
- •Marcel Desailly is one of only a handful of players to have won the World Cup, the European Championship, and the Champions League
- •Desailly has been recognized for his charitable work, including being named a UNICEF ambassador
- •The film's inaccurate portrayal of Desailly's life has been criticized by some as perpetuating negative stereotypes about football players
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