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also known as L'armée du crime
Army of Crime2009
In Robert Guédiguian's taut, internationally acclaimed thriller, set during the French Resistance, Armenian poet Missak Manouchian and his French wife lead a ragtag assortment of volunteers (Jews, Poles, Hungarians, Italians, Spaniards and Armenians) in an assassination plot against the German occupiers and their French allies.
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"Seen through Manouchian’s eyes, the two biggest wars in the 20th century look like one long conflagration." - Shari Kizirian, Keyframe
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I have now watched this for the fifth time, and I still find many new nuances. It is a marvelous film on so many levels. First, and most importantly, it shows the heroics of true patriots who fight for freedom and for their adopted country, France. Simultaneously it shows the betrayal of the police. It demonstrates the love, on many levels, that the patriots had for each other, their families, and their country. The cinematography is beautiful, the story is compelling and edgy, and the pacing is hypnotic. Many of the finest French actors are represented here, and they all give excellent performances. I don't think anyone will be disappointed unless they come to this with a need for complete historical accuracy. The director makes it clear that he took certain liberties to make for a more entertaining film. Please watch it more than once, only then does the depth of artistry reveal itself.
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- Simon Abkarian - Missak Manouchian
- Ariane Ascaride - Madame Elek
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin - Inspector Pujol
- Ivan Franek - Joseph Boczov
- Adrien Jolivet - Henri Krasucki
- Virginie Ledoyen - Mélinée Manouchian
- Olga Legrand - Olga Bancic
- Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet - Thomas Elek
- Lola Naymark - Monique Stern
- Alexandru Potocean - Alexandru Jar
- Robinson Stévenin - Marcel Rayman
- Yann Trégouët - Commissioner David
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I have now watched this for the fifth time, and I still find many new nuances. It is a marvelous film on so many levels. First, and most importantly, it shows the heroics of true patriots who fight for freedom and for their adopted country, France. Simultaneously it shows the betrayal of the police. It demonstrates the love, on many levels, that the patriots had for each other, their families, and their country. The cinematography is beautiful, the story is compelling and edgy, and the pacing is hypnotic. Many of the finest French actors are represented here, and they all give excellent performances. I don't think anyone will be disappointed unless they come to this with a need for complete historical accuracy. The director makes it clear that he took certain liberties to make for a more entertaining film. Please watch it more than once, only then does the depth of artistry reveal itself.
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Touching tale of survival, and bravery, in a nightmarish world, and done so with bravado, style, and fervor. Simply put, A great film
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lov e it.
need more of this kind of film ww2
Amazing. A true and heartbreaking story which also inspires and humbles the viewer. Breathtaking performances.
One of the best movies I have ever experienced. I felt part of this movie.
must see
a wonderful and heartbreaking film