The War Is Over
August 1944, France. The Allies advance as German troops retreat. Two French boys, hungry for adventure, run away from home into the chaos of the war's final days. Their escapade takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a lone German soldier, separated from his unit. An unlikely, fragile friendship blossoms not from hostility, but from shared circumstance. This peculiar trio embarks on a perilous journey across the scarred countryside, aiming for Lyon. Their path is a series of absurd encounters and narrow escapes, where the folly of war collides with youthful innocence, blurring the stark lines between enemy and ally.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Après la guerre |
| Year | 1989 |
| Country | Germany, France |
| Genre | War, Comedy, Drama |
| Director | Jean-Loup Hubert |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.1/10 (31 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Jean-Paul Rappeneau crafts not a war film, but a fable of humanity misplaced among the rubble. The film walks a brilliant tightrope between situational comedy and profound drama, where children's games mirror the absurdity of adult conflict.
What lingers after the credits is the quiet warmth of an improbable bond, a testament to connection in a world designed for division. It's a bittersweet, necessary ode to the peace we make, not the peace we're given — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jean-Loup Hubert
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Dusty country lanes, the scent of ripe wormwood, and the ghostly silence between distant gunfire.
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