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Calling on his own experiences as an aviator in WWI as well as those of his comrades, Jean Renoir's antiwar masterpiece bids farewell to the class constrictions of European society and calls for the unity of humankind across class and national boundaries. Set in the German prison camps of WWI, the film stars Jean Gabin as Marechal, and Marcel Dalio as Rosenthal. Like the charming aristocrat de Boldieu (Pierre Fresnay), these two French aviators were shot down and now spend most of their time escaping from German prison camps before inevitably being recaptured. Between escapes, they do what they can to amuse themselves, which includes running a talent show, but after a tunnel they've dug is discovered, the three are sent to Wintersborn, a forbidding fortress of a prison, which is commanded by former ace pilot von Rauffenstein (Erich von Stroheim). The humane commandant practices noblesse oblige toward de Boldieu, hoping for an alliance across national lines. But he comes to learn that this phrase has a different meaning for the Frenchman. One of the great films of all time, GRAND ILLUSION perhaps most purely embodies director Jean Renoir's characterstic humanism, manifested less here in camera technique than an instinctive ability to educe truthful performances from his cast.Product Identifiers
UPC0037429121924
eBay Product ID (ePID)3085001
Product Key Features
ActorErich Von Stroheim, Jean Gabin
EditionCriterion Collection
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleGrand Illusion
DirectorJean Renoir
FormatDVD
Release Year1999
GenreForeign Language
Sub-GenreFrench
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
Display FormatCriterion Collection
Leading RoleErich Von Stroheim, Jean Gabin
Film CountryFrance
Release Date19991116
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- May 03, 2017
I owe respect.
I watched the movie for my independent film class in college. I didn't care for it. I did appreciate the art signature in this movie. Since i own 800 Criterion, respectfully i need to own the first one, beyond my opinion.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 29, 2018
One of the world's finest films
Well worth the expense. This would be the DVD I'd keep if I had to choose "just one" - I can't recommend it highly enough. It will restore your faith in humanity.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 24, 2018
great movie
it is old and goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 19, 2021
Renoir's Masterpiece
Grand Illusion is a classic anti-war filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2024
Thanks for a perfect auction!
Thanks for a perfect auction!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 05, 2024
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 30, 2021
Great Movie
Good MovieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
