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La Grande Illusion (French for "The Grand Illusion") is a 1937 French war drama film directed by Jean Renoir, who co-wrote the screenplay with Charles Spaak. The story concerns class relationships among a small group of French officers who are German prisoners of war during World War I and are plotting an escape.
Two French soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a German camp during World War I. They try to escape, but face a dilemma when they encounter their former enemy, a German officer who respects them.
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- Drama, War
- Jean Renoir
- 1938-09-12
An explicitly anti-war film, La Grande Illusion advocates human solidarity across national and class barriers: the French and German aristocrats bond over memories of Maxim’s and horses while the lower ranks on both sides are unanimous in their opinion that the war has gone on too long.
Grand Illusion, French war film, released in 1937, that was directed by Jean Renoir. Elegant, humane, and affecting, it has been recognized as a profound statement against war and is often ranked among the greatest films ever made.
- Lee Pfeiffer
A classic film about French soldiers in a World War I German prison camp, starring Jean Gabin and Pierre Fresnay. Learn about the film's restoration, trailer, awards, and essays by Renoir and von Stroheim.
- Lieutenant Maréchal
A classic antiwar film by the French director, based on his own World War I experience and his admiration for von Stroheim. It explores the common humanity of soldiers from different countries and the futility of war.
Jun 8, 2017 · A classic film about prisoners of war finding friendship and hope across enemy lines in the First World War. Explore the themes of class, patriotism, humanity and European unity in this timeless and relevant masterpiece.
