What is Line of Demarcation?
Line of Demarcation is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 1966
- Studios
- Les Productions Georges de Beauregard, Rome-Paris Films, SNC
- Genres
- Drama, War
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Line of Demarcation is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, War. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A French village torn between occupation and freedom as a husband and wife navigate resistance.”
- Based on a real WWII memoir
- Atmospheric depiction of a divided village
- Focus on personal resistance
- Two‑hour runtime may feel lengthy
- Pacing is deliberately measured
Watch it if you appreciate measured wartime dramas rooted in real resistance stories.
The film portrays Nazi occupation and resistance, making it appropriate for mature viewers.
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What is the source material for the film?
It is based on the memoirs "Mémoires d'un agent secret de la France libre" and "La Ligne de démarcation" by Gilbert Renault, who wrote under the pseudonym Colonel Rémy.
When and where does the story take place?
The story is set in a small village in the Jura region, split by the Loue River, which forms the line between Nazi‑occupied France and the free zone.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are French officer Pierre, who is forced to cooperate with the Nazis, and his wife Mary, who supports the resistance.
What genre is the film classified as?
It is classified as a drama and war film.
What is the film’s runtime?
The film runs for approximately two hours.