Arms and the Man
Helden
Synopsis
1865: Swiss captain Bluntschli fights as mercenary in the war between Bulgaria and Serbia. When his group’s attacked by a few Bulgarian troopers, he learns that he’s got the wrong ammunition for his cannon and has to flee. His flight leads him right into the bedroom of his enemy’s fiancée.
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Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
1959
Academy Awards
1959 | Nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
German Film Critics Association Awards
1959 | Winner: Best Film
German Film Awards
1959 | 2 wins including: Outstanding Feature Film (Challenge Award 'Golden Bowl')
1959 | 2 nominations including: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Silver)
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