Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
Paris
Filming location
Paris
Original language
French, German
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- César Awards 2015 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2014 generic
- Mill Valley Film Festival 2014 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2014 generic
