Engagements of the Heart
De guerre lasse
Synopsis
Alice is the widow of a Jewish surgeon who helps the former diplomat Jerome smuggle Jews out of Austria to save them from the Nazis. The duo recruits Charles, a shoe manufacturer whose uncle is a Nazi sympathizer in the Vichy government. Charles and Alice become lovers when they are picked up in Paris by Nazi soldiers on a curfew violation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Françoise Sagan, Jean Aurenche, Didier Decoin, Robert Enrico
- Original Title
- De guerre lasse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
Françoise Sagan, Jean Aurenche, Didier Decoin, Robert Enrico
François Catonné
Patricia Nény
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enrico
Director
Patricia Nény
Editor
Jean Aurenche
Writer
François Catonné
Director of Photography
Didier Decoin
Writer
Robert Enrico
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Engagements of the Heart
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What is Engagements of the Heart about?
Alice is the widow of a Jewish surgeon who helps the former diplomat Jerome smuggle Jews out of Austria to save them from the Nazis. The duo recruits Charles, a shoe manufacturer whose uncle is a Nazi sympathizer in the Vichy government. Charles and Alice become lovers when they are picked up in Paris by Nazi soldiers on a curfew violation.
Who directed Engagements of the Heart?
Engagements of the Heart was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in Engagements of the Heart?
The principal cast of Engagements of the Heart includes Nathalie Baye, Christophe Malavoy, Pierre Arditi, Geneviève Mnich.
When was Engagements of the Heart released and how long is it?
Engagements of the Heart was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Engagements of the Heart based on a book or true story?
Engagements of the Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Françoise Sagan".