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Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! (1966) poster

Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!

dir. Gérard Oury · 1966

In the face of danger and chaos, the resilience of human spirit and the bonds formed through shared struggle can lead to unexpected moments of hope and humor.

Feature
Survival
Mood
Comedic / Adventurous
Look
vibrant, satirical portrayal of wartime Paris
Structure
episodic journey filled with humorous vignettes
Plot

During World War II, two French civilians and a downed British Bomber Crew set out from Paris to cross the demarcation line between Nazi-occupied Northern France and the South. From there they will be able to escape to England. First, they must avoid German troops – and the consequences of their own blunders.

Why watch

"Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!" masterfully blends comedy with a wartime adventure, offering a humorous lens on human resilience and absurdity in the face of conflict. This film invites viewers to laugh at the chaos of survival, making it a unique blend of heart and hilarity.

Cultural context
post-war French cinemasatire of wartime propagandacomedic relief during conflictexploration of human resilience
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