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La grande illusion

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Jean Renoir's 1937 film La Grande Illusion is set during the First World War, but its themes of Franco-German conflict, divided loyalties in a time of war and the rise of anti-Semitism made it compelling and controversial viewing.

Julian Jackson traces the film's historical context and its reception history.

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Product Details
BFI Publishing
1844572854 / 9781844572854
Paperback / softback
14/09/2009
United Kingdom
English
96 p.
19 cm
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