Is Paris Burning?

Name: Is Paris Burning?
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1966
Duration: 2 h 53 min

French · Paris brûle-t-il?

Directed by René Clément

1966

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Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.

Released: 26 Oct 1966
Runtime: 173 min
Also known as: Hoří v Paříži?, Гори ли Париж?, Es crema París?, 巴黎战火
Country: France
Language: French
Screenplay: Francis Ford Coppola, Gore Vidal
Cinematography: Marcel Grignon
Music: Maurice Jarre
Editor: Robert Lawrence
Elsewhere: TMDB