# Grand Illusion (1937)

> French officers from sharply different social worlds discover solidarity, dignity, and unexpected kinship while trying to escape German imprisonment during the First World War.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/622

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Jean Renoir
- Cast: Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette, Georges Péclet, Werner Florian, Jean Dasté
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028950/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: humanist, melancholic, restrained, classic film night, historical cinema evening

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of friendship and honor amidst the chaos of war.

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