France, 1996
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Producer: Frédéric Bourboulon, Alain Sarde
Cast: Philippe Torreton, Samuel Le Bihan, Bernard Le Coq
Screenwriter: Jean Cosmos, Bertrand Tavernier
Based on the novel by Roger Vercel
Cinematography: Alain Choquart
Music: Oswald d'Andrea
Genre: Drama, War
Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Language: French with English subtitles
Running Time: 129 minutes
Synopsis:
Led by Captain Conan (Philippe Torreton), a small French infantry unit stationed in the Balkans serves in uncertain circumstances as the Russian Revolution rages.
Awards and Nominations:
Best Actor - Philippe Torreton (César Awards, 1997)
Best Director (César Awards, 1997)
Best Film, Most Promising Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Sound, Best Costume Design nominations (César Awards, 1997)