Army of Shadows (1969)

I was inspired to start this blog after viewing Jean-Pierre Melville's Army of Shadows ("L'Armée des ombres"), which was released in 1969.  As with many films that will be on this site, it's not a movie for everyone.  But it is a great film, and more people should watch it.  This film is intense, and creates a feel for what it was like to be part of the leadership of the resistance movement in France in WWII. Great performances throughout. Lino Ventura was perfect for his role, with Simone Signoret his match. Terrifically gritty film, set during a war, without typical war narratives.  Inspiring and unnerving in spots.  Even more special since I read that Melville was involved in the resistance himself.

Language:  French
Year:  1969
Director:  Jean-Pierre Melville
Time:  140 minutes
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer 97%, http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/army-of-shadows-1969/
IMDB:  Rating 8.2,  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064040/

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Here is the trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on38oTESbHU