La Grande Vadrouille(1966) -

If you grew up in France, or have even a passing interest in European cinema, isn't just a movie—it’s a cultural institution. Released in 1966 and directed by Gérard Oury, this wartime comedy held the record for the highest box office success in France for over 40 years.

Set in 1942, the film follows three British RAF pilots whose bomber is shot down over Nazi-occupied Paris. They find themselves relying on the help of two very different, and very reluctant, French civilians: La Grande Vadrouille(1966)

Watch the legendary Louis de Funès bring his unique brand of high-energy humor to the conductor's podium in this iconic scene: If you grew up in France, or have

A high-strung, egotistical conductor at the Paris Opera. If you grew up in France

A simple, good-hearted house painter.