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See You Up There
Albert Dupontel · Film · 2017
What hooked you in See You Up There was the visceral way war breaks individuals and forces them to navigate a fractured, indifferent society.
Books on the same thread
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah · Book · 2015
Like See You Up There, this story explores the profound toll of wartime conflict on personal lives and the resilience required to endure the subsequent social upheaval.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
Laura Hillenbrand · Book · 2010
This biographical account mirrors the survivalist spirit found in See You Up There, focusing on the harrowing psychological and physical endurance of individuals caught in military devastation.
They Both Die at the End
Adam Silvera · Book · 2021
While set in a different context, the focus on the weight of fate and the urgency of human connection echoes the central bond between characters in See You Up There.
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr · Book · 2017
You will recognize the same themes of loss and survival against a backdrop of global conflict that defined the emotional landscape of See You Up There.
Series on the same thread
Descendants of the Sun
Baek Sang-Hoon · Series · 2016
This narrative mirrors the tension between duty and personal desire found in See You Up There, highlighting how individuals maintain their humanity while navigating restrictive, war-torn environments.
All the Light We Cannot See
Steven Knight · Series · 2023
This adaptation captures the same poignant struggle for survival and hope amidst the ruins of war that made See You Up There such a deeply moving historical experience.
Generation War
Philipp Kadelbach · Series · 2013
This series shares the focus on the loss of innocence and the moral ambiguity of conflict that drives the narrative arc of See You Up There.
M*A*S*H
Larry Gelbart · Series · 1972
The use of dark humor as a coping mechanism for the horrors of war is a direct thematic bridge to the tonal complexity found in See You Up There.
Podcasts on the same thread
Jocko Podcast
Jocko DEFCOR Network · Podcast · 2026
If the examination of leadership and accountability during combat in See You Up There intrigued you, this podcast offers a deeper look at those same principles of stoicism.
Business Wars
Audible · Podcast · 2026
This exploration of ruthless competition mirrors the social injustice and moral corruption seen in See You Up There, framing modern industry as a battlefield of survival.
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Common questions
What is the historical setting of See You Up There?
See You Up There is set in November 1918. The story begins during the final days of the First World War, immediately before the Armistice, and follows the lives of two soldiers as they attempt to navigate the challenges of the post-war world.
Does See You Up There focus on the relationship between the two soldiers?
Yes, See You Up There centers on the bond between Édouard and Albert. After Édouard saves Albert during a senseless attack ordered by Lieutenant Pradelle, the two become companions in misfortune and rely on each other to survive the aftermath of the battlefield.
Is Lieutenant Pradelle a central figure in See You Up There?
Yes, Lieutenant Pradelle is a key character in See You Up There. His decision to order a senseless attack just days before the Armistice causes a disaster that forces the lives of the two protagonists to become permanently intertwined.
What is the primary conflict for the characters in See You Up There?
The primary conflict in See You Up There involves the two soldiers attempting to survive in a rapidly changing world after the war. They are brought together by a useless disaster caused by Lieutenant Pradelle, which leaves them with nothing in common except their shared battlefield experience.