Everybody wants to taste power especially those who are unemployed.

Lacombe Lucien (1974) directed by Louis Malle

"Lacombe Lucien" is a good reminder for all of us to learn as to what kinds of havocs wars can wreak on ordinary human beings. The thing that must be noted in Louis Malle's film is that almost all of the characters have their inherent weaknesses. It is due to these actions based on weaknesses that their behavior is full of indecision, cowardice and strangeness.For example the young French boy Lacombe Lucien is highly vulnerable as he does not have a good job. It is due to this that he decides to join Gestapo. Once he is admitted into Gestapo he starts to taste power. The behavior of the Jewish girl played by Aurore Clement is also highly strange as she decides not only to fall in love but also elope with her enemy. This is also the case of her father and grand mother. So when you have so many people exhibiting strange behavior it is highly improbable that they would be able to make better decisions. This is the motto of the film.