Movie

The Cross of Lorraine

1943 · 90 min

A grim, earnest wartime drama that immerses you in the suffering and resilience of prisoners, with moments of tense escape and sacrifice.

Tagline: MGM's drama of the fighting French!
Overview: French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.
How it feels: Earnest, dark, bleak and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, survival, betrayal, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
betrayal
loyalty
freedom
Places: military
countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none