Series synopsis
1945-1953: From World War to Cold War is a French documentary war & politics television series that premiered on ARTE on January 1, 2017. It was created by Émilie Lançon, Patrizia Pierangeli.
At the outset of the Yalta Conference on February 4, 1945, the «Big Three» were all optimistic: victory was in no doubt, and the accord that they had achieved seemed likely to preserve the values they had fought for.
However, in just a few months, nothing would remain of this agreement apart from irreconcilable differences. United in war, the Allies would reveal themselves as divided and rivals in peace. How can such a rapid failure of a real effort at entente be explained? With the Yalta Confe ...
Premise
At the outset of the Yalta Conference on February 4, 1945, the «Big Three» were all optimistic: victory was in no doubt, and the accord that they had achieved seemed likely to preserve the values they had fought for.
However, in just a few months, nothing would remain of this agreement apart from irreconcilable differences. United in war, the Allies would reveal themselves as divided and rivals in peace. How can such a rapid failure of a real effort at entente be explained? With the Yalta Conference in 1945 to 1953, discover a new world order drawn up by three men, looking for a lasting peace... that would lead inevitably to the Cold War.
Combining archive footage, photographs, original letters and unique testimonies, these two episodes revisit this crucial period in History. A full immersion into postwar years and an emerging new world order.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 1, 2017 | January 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yalta, Twilight of the Big Three Yalta, Twilight of the Big Three |
January 1, 2017 |
| 2 | The Dawn of the Cold War | January 8, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2017 |
| Last aired | January 8, 2017 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Sunday |