French and German dialogue, English subtitles. Pierre Fresnay, Erich Von Stroheim, Jean Gabin, Marcel Dalio. Originally produced as motion picture in 1937. A foreign film (France) Also contains two audio tracks: Movie soundtrack ; An audio essay / by Peter Cowie.
Summary:
Two French flyers, shot down during World War I, arrive at Germany's most formidable prison fortress, where, instead of being brutalized as prisoners of war, they are treated with respect and charity by the German commander. An anti-war film that studies the disillusionment of prisoners and captors alike.
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