Life and Nothing but

Anti-war drama directed byBertrand Tavernier. In 1920, two years after the end of World War I, Major Delaplane's mission is to find all possible data from the French soldiers who disappeared during the war. It is a challenge, as there are more than 350,000 soldiers who left no trace in the race. A difficult assignment that starts at the same time that France plans to create a monument at the Arc de Triomphe dedicated to the Unknown Soldier. And it is right, when the French state entrusts Delaplane choose between the remains of the soldiers who have been found and have not been identified. This will cause a dilemma in the commander, because it is contrary to the concept of "unknown soldier" and he wants most of them are identified and brought their families. However, he will soon see as his mission is regarded cynically by society.