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IMDB Rating: 6.8

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Drama, History, Romance, War

Country: France, Germany

Duration: 129 min

Plot tags: atmospheric, captivating, realistic, disturbing, historical drama, sensitive, clever, serious, contemplative, crying