The War Is Over

– A group of Spanish refugees try to organize protests from France. Their network is under constant th..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and One Minute
Release Year:
1966
Original Name:
La Guerre est finie
The War Is Over (1966) - Also known as La Guerre est finie

A group of Spanish refugees try to organize protests from France. Their network is under constant threat by the police and some of them have recently been arrested. The main character (played by Yves Montand) dedicated his whole life to the battle but he feels forever estranged. He doesn't find his place nor in his adoptive country (France) nor in love.
But this film is not about the story, it's all about style. Alain Resnais has an original approach in this film and this is the thing that makes this film worth watching.

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Release Date:

11 May 1966

Language:

French, Spanish

Director:

Alain Resnais

Writer:

Jorge Semprún

Main Actors:

Yves Montand, Ingrid Thulin, Geneviève Bujold, Jean Dasté

Plot:

Diego is one of the chief of the spanish Communist Party. He is travelling back to Paris (where he lives) from a mission in Madrid. He is arrested at the border for an identity check but manages to go free thanks to Nadine, the daughter of the man whose passport is used by him. When he arrives in Paris, he starts searching one of his comrades, Juan, to prevent him from going to Madrid where he could be arrested by Franco's police...

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Franco London Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%