A French Village

Season 1

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Traces the experiences of various residents of a fictional small village just inside the occupation zone during WWII. Deals with issues including collaboration, the Resistance, the fate of French Jews, and war profiteering.

6 Episodes

The Landing (June 12, 1940)
E1
The Landing (June 12, 1940)A doctor oversees the birth of a child.
Chaos (June 24, 1940)
E2
Chaos (June 24, 1940)People from around the region flock to Villeneuve as the mayor receives word that his town is now a center for refugees. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.
Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940)
E3
Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940)A telephone line is cut in the village school, which now serves as a barracks for the German occupation.
On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940)
E4
On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940)An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation.
Black Market (November 7, 1940)
E5
Black Market (November 7, 1940)A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos at the movie theater.
Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)
E6
Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.