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🧵 2) Directed by Jean Renoir, the plot follows French aviators and a Jewish banker's son, highlighting the absurdity and cost of war.

🧵 3) Renoir's own wartime experience influenced the film. The script was inspired by a friend's multiple escapes from German POW camps.

🧵 4) The film showcases the camaraderie and sacrifices made by the characters. It delivers a powerful message about the senselessness of war.

🧵 5) "The Grand Illusion" is a masterpiece of art that hones in on the human experience during war, making it a timeless and impactful film.