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The Great Political Films: La Grande Illusion

Past Present Future

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Illusions of War and Reality

This chapter examines the themes of war's absurdity and the illusions characters cling to in 'La Grande Illusion.' It connects the film's narrative to Norman Angell's critique of wartime justifications, highlighting the characters' struggles for dignity in the face of despair.

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