La traversée de Paris

The Crossing of Paris

Year: 1956
Country: France, Italy
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Cast: Jean Gabin, Louis de Funès, Bourvil, Georgette Anys, Robert Arnoux
Genre: drama, war
Runtime: 80 min.
Age: 12+
Two men carry at night four suitcases of contraband meat across German-occupied Paris during WWII. Their opposite personalities and strange encounters provoke different adventures - until they are arrested by the police.

Awards & Festivals:

Venice Film Festival - Volpi Cup (Best Actor)
Nominee BAFTA Film Award - Best Foreign Actor
French Syndicate of Cinema Critics - Critics Award (Best Film)