The War Is Over
Seen it?1966 | 121 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone interested in what war does to people and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Paris does a lot of the work, and it looks wonderful.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
On his way from Madrid to Paris, Diego, a chief of the Spanish Communist Party, is arrested at the border for an ID check but manages to flee. When he arrives in Paris, he searches for one of his comrades to prevent him from going to Madrid where he could be arrested.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alain Resnais
- Yves MontandDiego Mora / Carlos / Domingo
- Ingrid ThulinMarianne
- Geneviève BujoldNadine Sallanches
- Jean DastéThe Man in Charge
- Dominique RozanJude
- Jean-François RémiJuan
- Marie MergeyMme. López
- Michel PiccoliInspector #1
- Anouk FerjacMme. Jude
- Roland MonodAntoine