Series synopsis
Apocalypse: Never-Ending War (1918-1926), also known as Apocalypse - La Paix impossible (1918-1926) is a Canadian documentary war & politics television series that premiered on France 2 on November 7, 2018. It ended on November 8, 2018. It was created by Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle, Mickaël Gamrasni. It stars Mathieu Kassovitz.
November 11, 1918. The world emerges from the most horrific conflict ever known. While leaders of the victorious countries design a new world order, traumatized societies struggle to find their footing. In the aftermath of war the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long, age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments resurface and drive the world to the brink of a new apocalypse.
Premise
November 11, 1918. The world emerges from the most horrific conflict ever known. While leaders of the victorious countries design a new world order, traumatized societies struggle to find their footing. In the aftermath of war the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long, age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments resurface and drive the world to the brink of a new apocalypse.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mathieu Kassovitz as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 7, 2018 | November 8, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vengeance With the end of WWI survivors greet it with wild celebrations but in central Europe the Communist revolution threatens the new found peace as war weary soldiers return home to a war-shattered world. |
November 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Return to Hell Nations try to rebuild but are still grieving the thousands of unknown soldiers never to return and as ill-tended wounds fester, a rising nationalism propels the world towards a new Apocalypse. |
November 8, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | France 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 8, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:15:00 |