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The War Is Over (1966)

6.419661h 57mFR
Drama

Directed by Alain Resnais

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

FR

Release

May 11, 1966

Director

Alain Resnais

Overview

Diego is one of the chiefs of the Spanish Communist Party. On his way from Madrid to Paris, he is arrested at the border for an ID check but manages to get free. When he arrives in Paris, he starts searching for one of his comrades to prevent him from going to Madrid where he could be arrested.

Cast

Yves Montand

Yves Montand

Diego Mora / Carlos / Domingo

Ingrid Thulin

Ingrid Thulin

Marianne

Geneviève Bujold

Geneviève Bujold

Nadine Sallanches

Jean Dasté

Jean Dasté

The Man in Charge

Dominique Rozan

Dominique Rozan

Jude

Jean-François Rémi

Jean-François Rémi

Juan

Marie Mergey

Marie Mergey

Mme. López

Michel Piccoli

Michel Piccoli

Inspector #1

Anouk Ferjac

Anouk Ferjac

Mme. Jude

Roland Monod

Roland Monod

Antoine

Pierre Decazes

Pierre Decazes

SNCF Employee

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

Roberto

Introduction

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Diego is one of the chiefs of the Spanish Communist Party. On his way from Madrid to Paris, he is arrested at the border for an ID check but manages to get free. When he arrives in Paris, he starts searching for one of his comrades to prevent him from going to Madrid where he could be arrested.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The War Is Over. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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