# Is Paris Burning? (1966)

> A star-studded wartime chronicle follows resistance leaders, diplomats, and a conflicted German commander as Paris approaches liberation under threat of destruction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2711

## Facts

- Runtime: 173 min
- Genres: War, Drama, History
- Director: René Clément
- Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron, Jean-Pierre Cassel, George Chakiris, Bruno Cremer, Claude Dauphin, Alain Delon
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060814/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, tense, suspenseful, historical film night, war movie marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of resilience and moral conflict in wartime Paris.

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