Diplomacy
Diplomatie
Synopsis
On the night of August 24, 1944, the fate of Paris rests with General von Choltitz, who plans to destroy the city on Hitler's orders. As the general prepares to detonate explosives throughout the capital, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling uses diplomacy in a desperate bid to convince him to defy the orders and save Paris.
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Diplomatie (2014) - Official Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-24
Top Cast
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André Dussollier
Raoul Nordling
Niels Arestrup
General Dietrich von Choltitz
Burghart Klaußner
Captain Werner Ebernach
Robert Stadlober
Lieutenant Bressensdorf
Charlie Nelson
The caretaker
Jean-Marc Roulot
Jacques Lanvin
Stefan Wilkening
Caporal Mayer
Thomas Arnold
Lieutenant Hegger
Lucas Prisor
SS soldier
Attila Borlan
SS officer
Marie Dompnier
The makeup lady
Claudine Acs
The maid
Dominique Engelhardt
Hans, the guard
Johannes Klaußner
18 year old soldier
Charles Morillon
The vestibule guard
Olivier Ythier
Lieutenant Karcher
Pierre-Marie Rochefort-Schneider
The radio operator
Jochen Hägele
Escort soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Gely, Volker Schlöndorff
- Original Score
- Jörg Lemberg
- Original Title
- Diplomatie
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Film Oblige, Gaumont, Blueprint Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Cyril Gely, Volker Schlöndorff
Jörg Lemberg
Michel Amathieu
Virginie Bruant
Frank Le Wita, Marc de Bayser
Department Leadership Roster
Jörg Lemberg
Original Music Composer
Bettina Marx
Costume Design
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Cyril Gely
Screenplay
Volker Schlöndorff
Screenplay
Michel Amathieu
Director of Photography
Mirjam Muschel
Costume Design
Jacques Rouxel
Production Design
Virginie Bruant
Editor
Frank Le Wita
Producer
Marc de Bayser
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diplomacy
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What is Diplomacy about?
On the night of August 24, 1944, the fate of Paris rests with General von Choltitz, who plans to destroy the city on Hitler's orders. As the general prepares to detonate explosives throughout the capital, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling uses diplomacy in a desperate bid to convince him to defy the orders and save Paris.
Who directed Diplomacy?
Diplomacy was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Diplomacy?
The principal cast of Diplomacy includes André Dussollier, Niels Arestrup, Burghart Klaußner, Robert Stadlober, Charlie Nelson.
When was Diplomacy released and how long is it?
Diplomacy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Diplomacy make at the box office?
Diplomacy grossed $3.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Diplomacy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diplomacy was composed by Jörg Lemberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diplomacy?
Diplomacy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).