Diplomacy

(2014)Directed by Volker Schlöndorff84 minDrama, History, War

On the night of August 24, 1944, the fate of Paris rests with General von Choltitz, who plans to destroy the city on Hitler's orders. As the general prepares to detonate explosives throughout the capital, Swedish consul Raoul Nordling uses diplomacy in a desperate bid to convince him to defy the orders and save Paris.

André Dussollieras Raoul Nordling
Niels Arestrupas General Dietrich von Choltitz
Burghart Klaußneras Captain Werner Ebernach
Robert Stadloberas Lieutenant Bressensdorf
Charlie Nelsonas The caretaker
Jean-Marc Roulotas Jacques Lanvin
Stefan Wilkeningas Caporal Mayer
Thomas Arnoldas Lieutenant Hegger
Lucas Prisoras SS soldier
Attila Borlanas SS officer
Marie Dompnieras The makeup lady
Claudine Acsas The maid
Dominique Engelhardtas Hans, the guard
Johannes Klaußneras 18 year old soldier
Charles Morillonas The vestibule guard
Olivier Ythieras Lieutenant Karcher
Pierre-Marie Rochefort-Schneideras The radio operator
Jochen Hägeleas Escort soldier
Jean-Cyril Durieuxas Escort soldier
Bodo Wolf
Tristan Robinas Dankwart Von Arnim (uncredited)
Eric Moreauas A resistant (uncredited)
Paula Beeras Ingrid (uncredited)