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1937 · 114 min · NR

Grand Illusion

Directed by Jean Renoir · Drama, History, War

Grand Illusion (1937) is a Drama film, directed by Jean Renoir set in France and Germany during the 1910s, in winter. It runs 114 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of class conflict, war's cost, and freedom & oppression run throughout.

Composer
Joseph Kosma
Cinematography
Christian Matras
Cast
Jean GabinDita ParloPierre FresnayErich von StroheimJulien CaretteGeorges PécletWerner FlorianJean Dasté

The world of this film

Setting

Where
FranceGermany
Setting
RuralMountain
When
1910s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Class ConflictWar's CostFreedom & Oppression
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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