Diplomacy

“Diplomacy,” directed by Volker Schlöndorff, is a tense historical drama set during World War II, focusing on the intense negotiations between Swedish consul Raoul Nordling and German General Dietrich von Choltitz. As the Allies approach Paris, Nordling attempts to persuade von Choltitz to defy Hitler’s orders to destroy the city, leading to a gripping battle of wits and moral dilemmas.