Is Paris Burning? (1966)

Name: Is Paris Burning?
Director: René Clément
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1966-10-26
Rating: 7.2

""Burn Paris!" was the order that had come shrieking over the phone."

Year 19662h 53m* 7.2/10WarDramaHistory

Is Paris Burning? is a 1966 war directed by René Clément. It features Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Boyer, Leslie Caron in lead roles. The film carries a runtime of 2h 53m. Audiences have rated it 7.2/10 across 230 votes. It does not currently have an official streaming source listed for India.

Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city. After much contemplation, Choltitz ignores orders, enraging the Germans and giving hope to various resistance factions that the city will be liberated. Choltitz, alongside Swedish diplomat Raoul Nordling, helps a leader organise his forces.