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Terrorists in Retirement

1985·Movie
1h 24min
IMDb7.0

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Not just another documentary on the French resistance movement, this film focuses on one particular group of underground fighters in France: those from Eastern Europe. Many were Jews and all had fled their native countries before the war broke out. They were among the most staunch and fearless enemies of fascism, as shown here in personal interviews and memoirs of war-time experiences. But the most famous of these immigrants were 23 who were rounded up among several hundred Parisians in 1943, tried for their activities, and executed -- all were immigrants under the leadership of the Armenian poet Manouchian. After their execution, Paris was papered with posters decrying these 23 martyrs as "foreign communists."
Historical DocumentaryFrench ResistanceImmigrant FightersPolitical TragedyTestimonial CinemaWartime MemoirsAnti-Fascist StruggleEducational & SolemnHuman Rights FocusArchival Footage

Crew

Directed by:
Mosco Boucault, Gilles Chevallier
Written by:
Mosco Boucault
Produced by:
Evelyne July
Composed by:
Bernard Rochut, Patrice Noïa, Gérard Barra

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Terrorists in Retirement

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Where can I stream Terrorists in Retirement legally?

KanopyHooplaOVID

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Is Terrorists in Retirement worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Terrorists in Retirement rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Terrorists in Retirement?

1 h 24 min

Terrorists in Retirement runs 1 h 24 min.

Is Terrorists in Retirement based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Terrorists in Retirement in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Terrorists in Retirement?

6ATBECADEFRUS

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