Diplomacy

Diplomacy

2014 · 84 min · FR · 7.0 (241 votes)
Dir. Volker Schlöndorff · Starring André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner, Robert Stadlober, Charlie Nelson, Jean-Marc Roulot · Music Jörg Lemberg
DramaHistoryWar

On the night of August 24, 1944, the fate of Paris rests with General von Choltitz, who plans to destroy the city on Hitler's orders. As the general prepares to detonate explosives throughout the capital, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling uses diplomacy in a desperate bid to convince him to defy the orders and save Paris.

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A tense, cerebral drama unfolds in the shadow of impending destruction. It's a battle of wills and words, where history hangs in the balance. The weight of a city rests on quiet conversations and difficult choices, creating a palpable sense of dread and historical significance.

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