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Army of Shadows (Blu-ray Disc, 2011)

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The most personal film by the underworld poet Jean-Pierre Melville, who had participated in the French Resistance himself, this tragic masterpiece, based on a novel by Joseph Kessel, recounts the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought in the Resistance. Lino Ventura, Paul Meurisse, Jean-Pierre Cassel, and the incomparable Simone Signoret star as intrepid underground fighters who must grapple with their conception of honor in their battle against Hitler’s regime. Long underappreciated in France and unseen in the United States, the atmospheric and gripping thriller Army of Shadows is now widely recognized as the summit of Melville’s career, channeling the exquisite minimalism of his gangster films to create an unsparing tale of defiance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Well-known for his influential crime films (LE SAMOURAI, LE CERCLE ROUGE), director Jean-Pierre Melville explores the lives of French Resistance fighters in his moody World War II masterpiece, ARMY OF SHADOWS. Restrained and controlled, the film follows Philippe Gerbier (Lino Ventura) and other members of the underground as they carry out clandestine missions against Nazi occupiers. And while there are some exciting scenes (air drops, escape attempts), the film largely avoids action-film histrionics. Its tone is a subdued one and tension results from its quiet moments, interrupted by brief, jarring violence. This is appropriate, given the film's subject matter. Silence is the guiding principle of espionage and the film's look--bruised and penumbral--reflects the tenuous position of its characters, who live divided, imperiled existences. There is no glib heroism in ARMY OF SHADOWS; there are only people living through untenable situations, acting as is necessary and sacrificing, perhaps, everything.

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0715515066815
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Actor
Lino Ventura
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Rating
NR
Format
Blu-ray Disc
Release Year
2011
Movie/TV Title
Army of Shadows
Sub-Genre
French
Genre
Drama

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Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
CA
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617
Film Country
Canada
Leading Role
Lino Ventura
Release Date
20110111

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5 out of 5 stars
by godfou70Dec 26, 2018
Exceptional film, exceptional release
The film itself is a masterpiece, Criterion brings it lovingly to blu-ray, and the quality of this particular copy is spectacular. No damage to the case, booklet, or disc could be found, and it looks great.
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5 out of 5 stars
by harveywolf737Jan 26, 2016
Army of Shadows
simply the best political thriller, and meditation on human nature. Highly recommended to movie buffs who can appreciate art movies. Check out Bob Le Flambeur.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
3 out of 5 stars
by maxintosalesSep 22, 2020
French taste
Not my cup of tea.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned

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