I've witnessed your suffering as the battle raged higher

Essentially working for TV , Jean-Jacques Vierne made only three theatrically released movies ;the first one was was an adventure of Tintin with actors in the flesh ("Tintin et le mystère de la toison d'or")

His sophomore work could not be more different ,dealing with the Spanish civil war (1936-39).

A young man Michel,(Van Eyck) of Ukrainian origin, after fleeing the Red Army, he enlists in Perpignan in the International Brigades which fight Franco. A stateless person, he's lost his family and he seems to have seen it all before.

He falls in love with an American journalist (Daliah Lavi );this love affair is arguably the low point of the whole movie ;too much time is given to bed scenes and the chemistry between the actors is weak, to put it mildly; Lavi is particularly mediocre, complaining and whining .

After the first fightings (in which he loses a new friend (Roland Lesaffre ) ) ,the ruthlessness of his brothers in arms hurts him ,and,urged by his lover, he deserts .

He falls into the hands of the other faction - a warning is issued before the cast and credits-whose enemies are commies as much as general Franco;so he's arrested for being at the same time Russian, communist and deserter.

FIne score ,consisting of nostalgic Spanish guitar melodies.

José Bénazéraf ,who co-wrote the adaptation of the novel,became the father of French hard-porn .

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The war genre features armed conflicts, both historical and fictional, and the experiences of individuals and groups involved in warfare. This genre explores the physical, emotional, and moral challenges faced by soldiers, civilians, and others affected by war.

A young man Michel, of Ukrainian origin, after fleeing the Red Army, he commits to Perpignan in the International Brigades fighting Franco.

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