Sky Arte documentary traces Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's life
A new documentary about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, directed by Marie Brunet-Debaines, will air on Sky Arte HD on Friday, April 6. The film explores Saint-Exupéry's experiences as a World War II pilot and author, highlighting his opposition to the Vichy regime and the Third Reich. After going into exile in the United States, he wrote and illustrated the beloved "The Little Prince." In 1943, he left the US to enlist as a pilot against the Nazis, entrusting his manuscript to Sylvia Hamilton for publication.
Key facts
- Documentary airs on Sky Arte HD on Friday, April 6.
- Directed by Marie Brunet-Debaines.
- Covers Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's life as a WWII pilot and author.
- Saint-Exupéry opposed the Vichy regime and Third Reich.
- He went into exile in the United States.
- Wrote and illustrated 'The Little Prince' in the US.
- Left the US in 1943 to enlist as a pilot against Nazis.
- Manuscript entrusted to Sylvia Hamilton for publication.
Entities
Artists
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Marie Brunet-Debaines
- Sylvia Hamilton
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- France
- United States