Is Paris Burning?

Name: Is Paris Burning?
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1966-10-26
Duration: 173 min
Rating: 7.2

1966 · Movie · PG · 173 min · ★ 7.2 · 66% critics

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As Allied forces close in on Paris in the final days of World War II, the city’s German commander is ordered to destroy it rather than lose control. While resistance groups rise and diplomats press for restraint, a tense struggle unfolds over whether Paris will be saved or sacrificed.

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Original title: Paris brûle-t-il?
Years: 1966
Release date: 1966-10-26
Language: French
Rated: PG
Runtime: 173 min
Critic score: 66/100
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 (226 votes)

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You may like this if you enjoy large-scale World War II dramas and history-heavy stories, especially if Army of Shadows or Diplomacy appeal to you; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a tightly focused plot.

Pros: gripping historical premise; impressive sense of scale; powerful Paris backdrop | Cons: very long runtime; crowded storylines; uneven tension