Is Paris Burning?

Year: 1966

Runtime: 173 mins

Language: French

Director: René Clément

DramaHistoryWarWar and historical adventureEpic history and literature

‘Burn Paris!’ blares over the phone as World War II draws to a close. General Dietrich von Choltitz is ordered to raze the city if the Allies appear or control slips. He defies the command, angering his superiors but inspiring French resistance groups. Together with Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, he assists a resistance leader in rallying his forces.

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