Lacombe Lucien

Lacombe Lucien is a 1974 French motion picture that tells the story of a young boy living under German occupation in France during World War II.

Plot

In 1944 a young peasant in the Lot region has been refused by the résistance. The opposing milice obtain from him some information and recruit him. Lucien likes this power against some civilian but soon he fells in love with the daughter of one of those he has to hunt.

Related Topics:
Lot - Résistance

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Based in part on director Louis Malle's own experiences, the film was selected by the New York Times as one of "The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made."

Related Topics:
Louis Malle - New York Times

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Production:

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• Director: Louis Malle
• Producer: Claude Nedjar, Louis Malle
• Screenplay: Patrick Modiano, Louis Malle
• Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli
• Music: Django Reinhardt

Running time: 137 min

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Primary cast:

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• Pierre Blaise - Lucien Lacombe
• Aurore Clément - France Horn
• Stéphane Bouy - Jean-Bernard
• Therese Giehse - Bella Horn
• Holger Loewenadler - Albert Horn

Awards:

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• Winner: 1974 BAFTA Award for Best Picture
• Nominated: 1974 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film