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French films about World War II (1939–1945). Pages in category "French World War II films" The following 93 pages are in this category, out of 93 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . 0–9. 15 Lads. The 25th Hour (film) A. The Accompanist. Ace of Aces (1982 film) Act of Love (1953 film) Adriatic Sea of Fire. Alone in Berlin (film) Amen.
- La Rafle
- Un Sac de Billes
- Au Revoir Les Enfants
- En Mai, Fais CE qu’il Te plaît
- Django
- Diplomatie
- La Grande Vadrouille
English Title: The Roundup Genre: Historical War Drama IMDb: 7.1 / 10 Probably one of the most heart-breaking movies, this story relates the horror of the “Rafle du Vél d’Hiv” in Paris in July 1942. The French want to “offer” “some” of their Jews (24’000 to be exact) to Hitler. At 4am, they storm houses and take everyone: adults, children, the elde...
English Title: A Bag of Marbles Genre: Biographical Drama IMDb: 7.3 / 10 This movie is based on a biographical book with the same title. A Jewish family in Paris flees the German-occupied city separately with the plan to meet again in the South of France that is still free. The story retraces the flight of the two youngest boys without their parent...
English Title: Goodbye, Children Genre: Biographical Drama IMDb: 8.0 / 10 Based on a biographical book with the same title. It relates the story of a young Catholic boy who is sent to a Catholic boarding school during WWII for safety reasons. The school illegally hides two Jewish boys and a Jewish teacher.
English Title: Come What May Genre: War Drama IMDb: 6.7 / 10 This movie depicts the mass exodus – or rather, flight – that took place in France in May and June of 1940, when the Germans entered the country through the North of France. Hundreds of thousands civilians fled the North towards the South to escape the German invasion. Until the Germans c...
English Title: Django Genre: Biographical Drama IMDb: 6.3 / 10 Django Reinhardt was a very talented jazz guitarist of Romani-French origins. The movie shows how he coped during WWII in occupied French territory where gypsies were being persecuted and thrown into labor and death camps along with the Jews. A lot of good music and some local language ...
English Title: Diplomacy Genre: War Drama IMDb: 7.1 / 10 This was originally a play that was later turned into a film using the same two lead actors of the play. It’s the story of the last hours of German-occupied Paris. Hitler had planned to completely destroy the city before the Allied forces (French, British and Americans) took it over again. A ...
English Title: Don’t look now…we’re being shot at! Genre: Adventure War Comedy IMDb: 8.0 / 10 For 40 years, this was the most successful movie in France and it is still listed in the top 5 favorite movies of the French. It’s about two French men who help the crew of a Royal Air Force bomber that was shot down over Paris to get back to safe territor...
- This Land Is Mine (1943) Directed by the legendary Jean Renoir, This Land Is Mine is a thought-provoking war drama that offers a powerful commentary on the human condition during times of conflict.
- The Battle of the Rails (1946) The Battle of the Rails is a powerful and poignant war film directed by René Clément, released in 1946. Clément, a French filmmaker known for his exceptional storytelling and innovative techniques, crafted this film as his directorial debut.
- A Man Escaped (1956) A Man Escaped is a gripping and suspenseful French film directed by Robert Bresson, known for his unique and minimalist style of filmmaking.
- La Grande Vadrouille (1966) La Grande Vadrouille is a French comedy film directed by Gérard Oury, known for his skill in creating hilarious and entertaining movies.
During World War II, four North African men enlist in the French army to liberate that country from German oppression, and to fight French discrimination. Director: Rachid Bouchareb | Stars: Samy Naceri, Roschdy Zem, Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze. Votes: 15,108 | Gross: $0.32M
Story follows the adventures of a tank crew and their T-34 tank in the 1st Polish Army during World War II. Stars: Janusz Gajos , Franciszek Pieczka , Wlodzimierz Press , Trymer Votes: 1,650
Most French war films centre on the activities of the French Resistance during World War II - it's a subject which can easily be accommodated on a fairly modest budget and fits well with established cinematic genres and styles, notably policier and film noir.
Jul 25, 2023 · The movie stars Brad Pitt, who plays Wardaddy, a commander of a Sherman Cruiser Tank that is called into service during the last few days of the European theater. It co-stars Shia LaBeouf, who plays Grady “Coon Dog” Williams, one of Wardaddy’s best tank gunners with known skill in survival.