Grand Illusion (Jean Renoir, France, 1937, 114 minutes)

Renoir employs a rich use of mise en scène in this film to develop his themes and characters. For this week's post, consider the composition and content of one of the images below and explain its  specific contribution to defining the otherwise broad concept of "The Grand Illusion." What grand illusion (or illusions) seems to be the subject of this film, and how does the image you choose illustrate its condition? Remember the historical context of the film, World War I, and the broader context of Europe in a time of crisis and transition. What is Renoir (through mise en scène) suggesting is changing or must change in response to the war, and what does this change mean? Are there elements of European culture (positive, negative, ambivalent) that he suggests will endure, despite the upheavals of war? Again, just for clarification, I'm asking you to answer these questions through an analysis of mise en scène. Looking forward to your responses!