description Lacombe, Lucien Overview
Lacombe, Lucien depicts the experiences of a young French boy navigating life under German occupation during World War II. The film was recognized with nominations for both foreign language films by the Academy and Golden Globe awards. It also received an accolade from the U.S. National Board of Review as one of the top international films of 1974.
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info Lacombe, Lucien Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1974 |
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What is Lucien actually doing in Lacombe, Lucien?
Lucien is a French teenager who tries to join the Resistance but is rejected. He then drifts into working with the German-backed French Gestapo during the occupation.
Who directed Lacombe, Lucien and who co-wrote it?
Lacombe, Lucien was directed by Louis Malle and co-written by Malle with Patrick Modiano. Modiano later became known internationally as a Nobel Prize-winning French novelist.
Why was Lacombe, Lucien controversial in France?
The 1974 film unsettled audiences because it showed collaboration as banal, opportunistic, and socially messy rather than purely ideological. Pierre Blaise plays Lucien as an ordinary rural boy, which makes the moral discomfort sharper.
Was Lacombe, Lucien nominated for major international awards?
Yes, it received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. It was also recognized by the National Board of Review among notable international films of its year.
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