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La Grande Illusion is regarded by critics and film historians as one of the masterpieces of French cinema and among the greatest films ever made. Orson Welles named La Grande Illusion as one of the two movies he would take with him "on the ark".
The Grand Illusion: Directed by Jean Renoir. With Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim. During WWI, two French soldiers are captured and imprisoned in a German P.O.W. camp. Several escape attempts follow until they are eventually sent to a seemingly inescapable fortress.
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.
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.
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.
A classic anti-war film by Jean Renoir, set in a German prison camp during WWI, where two French aviators form a bond with a German officer. Learn about the film's plot, cast, reception, and its place in the Sight and Sound poll of the greatest films of all time.
Released Sep 12, 1937 1h 57m Drama War. A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu (Pierre Fresnay) and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal (Jean...
