Raoul Nordling (played by André Dussollier) is a protagonist in Diplomacy.
Swedish consul who negotiates with General Choltitz to prevent the destruction of Paris. He argues against the loss of innocent lives, discusses the Nazi Sippenhaft policy, and offers to facilitate the evacuation of Choltitz's family to persuade him to spare the city. After the war, he honors Choltitz by gifting him a medal. General Dietrich von Choltitz (played by Niels Arestrup) is a protagonist in Diplomacy.
German officer ordered by Hitler to demolish Paris. He oversees the setup of demolition teams targeting landmarks, justifies his actions through military duty and Sippenhaft fears, but ultimately relents after Nordling's persuasion, canceling the destruction. He later serves a prison sentence and is recognized as a hero by Nordling.
Diplomacy (2014) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Raoul Nordling
(played by André Dussollier) — protagonist
Swedish consul who negotiates with General Choltitz to prevent the destruction of Paris. He argues against the loss of innocent lives, discusses the Nazi Sippenhaft policy, and offers to facilitate th...
General Dietrich von Choltitz
(played by Niels Arestrup) — protagonist
German officer ordered by Hitler to demolish Paris. He oversees the setup of demolition teams targeting landmarks, justifies his actions through military duty and Sippenhaft fears, but ultimately rele...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Raoul Nordling → General Dietrich von Choltitz
(Conflict Negotiating Opponents)
Nordling enters Choltitz's office and repeatedly argues against the destruction of Paris, while Choltitz initially refuses to change his orders.
Story Analysis
A diplomatic confrontation persuades a German general to choose the survival of Paris over destructive military orders.
