'' The Officers ' Ward '' ( ) , is a 2001 French film , directed by François Dupeyron and starring Eric Caravaca as the central character . It was based on the novel by Marc Dugain , which in turn was based on the experiences of one of the author 's own ancestors during World War I . The film received nine nominations at the 27th César Awards , winning Best Supporting Actor for André Dussollier and Best Cinematography for Tetsuo Nagata
27th César Awards
27th César Awards
The Officers' Ward (film)