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The Fallen of World War II
The Fallen of World War II

The Fallen of World War II

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This interactive infographic short documentary examines the human losses of the Second World War between 1939 and 1945 and the decline in battle deaths in the years since that most terrible war of human history. The 19-minute data visualization uses cinematic storytelling techniques to provide viewers with a fresh and dramatic perspective of a pivotal moment in history. The film follows a linear narration, but it allows viewers to pause during key moments to interact with the charts and dig deeper into the numbers.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

19 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

20 May 2015

Country

United States of America

Cast

Neil Halloran

Neil Halloran

Narrator

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