Regie:
Volker SchlöndorffCamera:
Michel AmathieuMuziek:
Jörg LembergActeurs:
André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner, Robert Stadlober, Charlie Nelson, Jean-Marc Roulot, Stefan Wilkening, Thomas Arnold, Lucas Prisor (meer)Streaming (1)
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Op de vooravond van de bevrijding van Parijs door de geallieerden krijgt de Duitse opperbevelhebber van de stad, Generaal von Choltitz, van Hitler het bevel om grote stukken van de Franse hoofdstad op te blazen. Een bevel dat hij uit rancune en vaderlandsliefde maar al te graag wil uitvoeren. Maar terwijl de Duitse troepen ’s nachts heimelijk de springstoffen onder de meest schitterende bouwwerken plaatsen, krijgt de generaal bezoek van de Zweedse consul Raoul Nordling. Hoewel de twee koppige mannen lijnrecht tegenover elkaar staan, probeert Nordling von Choltitz op andere gedachten te brengen en zo tienduizenden mensenlevens en één van ’s wereld mooiste steden van de ondergang te redden… (Lumière Publishing)
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An absolutely exquisite dialogue-based movie, which focuses not only on my favorite period, but also a specific situation I’m interested in. Niels Arestrup and André Dussollier are both delivering performances that are absolutely out of this world. They’re on opposite sides but they are trying to find common ground. This movie reminded me a lot of The Sunset Limited, which, however, dealt with the topic of faith. Anyhow, the future of Paris is also an interesting premise. And I must say that these 85 minutes were totally worth it!
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I like the premise that most filmmakers approach historical films grandiosely, focusing on battles, and on wars, but in the case of this movie set during World War II, the creators took a different approach. It's actually a very intimate drama, which must look great on stage - the film is also an adaptation of a stage play. But it also shows the strength of the actors and the great dialogues.
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Excellently-written dialogue, excellent directing and outstanding performances by both leads André Dussollier and Niels Arestrup make this conversational drama an unprecedentedly suspenseful spectacle. I would like to thank the creators for the fascinating opportunity to look behind the scenes of the Second World War, as I had no idea about the complexities of what went on in Paris. (80%)
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