Lacombe, Lucien
1974·Movie·
·2h 18min
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About
In Louis Malle's lauded drama, Lucien Lacombe is a young man living in rural France during World War II who seeks to join the French Resistance. When he is rejected due to his youth, the resentful Lucien allies himself with the Nazis and joins the Gallic arm of their Gestapo. Lucien grows to enjoy the power that comes with his position, but his life is complicated when he falls for France Horn, a beautiful young Jewish woman.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersComing Of AgeSurvivalBetrayalMoral AmbiguityIdentity CrisisThe Cost Of Ambition
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersAmbiguous MoralityForbidden RelationshipsWar-Torn SettingUncertain AllegiancesYouthful IdealismSelf-DiscoveryCollaboration With The EnemyComing-Of-Age Journey
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Louis Malle, Marc Grunebaum, Tonino Delli Colli
Written by:
Patrick Modiano, Louis Malle
Produced by:
Louis Malle, Claude Nedjar
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