Directed By: Volker Schlöndorff / 85 Minutes
France / 2014 / French (English Subtitles)
Fiction / Biography; Drama
Territory Rights: USA
Exhibition Format: Prores/QT

Original Title: Diplomatie



In this riveting adaptation of the stage success by Cyril Gély, the great Volker Schlöndorff (Academy Award winner THE TIN DRUM) has created a psychologically elaborate game of political manners between two highly contrasting characters. While Choltitz entrenches himself behind his duty to obey unquestioningly all military orders, Nordling tries everything he can to appeal to reason and humanity and prevent the senseless destruction of the beloved ‘City of Light’.