Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Joyeux Noël’: A Modern Classic That Celebrates Our Common Humanity

German Lt. Horstmayer (Daniel Brühl, L) and French Lt. Audebert find a good deal to bond over despite their fighting on opposite sides during World War I, in “Joyeux Noël.” Sony Pictures Classics

PG-13 | 1h 56min | Drama, History, Music | 9 November 2005 (France)

Christmas is the time of year (yes, even in 2020) when hearts are warmed with good cheer and kindness, and when the air fills with that giddy happiness at hearing children caroling and at the aromas from our traditional Christmas meals.