Diplomacy (2014)

Diplomacy (2014) poster

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.

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jörg Lemberg
Cinematography: Michel Amathieu
Editing: Virginie Bruant
Production: ARTE, Film Oblige, Gaumont, Blueprint Film
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: fr

Themes

World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

paris, france, world war ii, 1940s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diplomacy about?
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.
Who directed Diplomacy?
Diplomacy was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Diplomacy?
Diplomacy stars André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner, Robert Stadlober, Charlie Nelson, Jean-Marc Roulot.
How long is Diplomacy?
Diplomacy has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Diplomacy?
Diplomacy is a Drama, History, War film.
How much did Diplomacy gross?
Diplomacy grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Diplomacy produced?
Diplomacy was produced in France, Germany.
What are the themes of Diplomacy?
The themes of Diplomacy include: World War II: Global Conflict, The Horror of War and Humanity.