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French Village - Season 1

Series: French Village
4.6
(801)
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Episodes
12
Rating
NR
Year
2009
Language
French
Publisher
MHz Choice

About

This acclaimed drama is about the German occupation of France during World War II and its effects on the inhabitants of a small village in Jura. In June 1940, the village of Villeneuve awakes to the arrival of the German army, and the next four years of occupation have a shattering effect on the lives of all its inhabitants.

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Episodes

1. 01-The Landing (June 12, 1940)

48m

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A doctor oversees the birth of a child. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.

2. 02-Chaos (June 24, 1940)

51m

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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.

3. 03-Crossing the Line (September 30, 1940)

54m

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A telephone line is cut in the village school, which now serves as a barracks for the German occupation. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.

4. 04-On Earth as It Is in Heaven (October 15,

53m

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An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.

5. 05-Black Market (November 7, 1940)

52m

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A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos theater. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.

6. 06-Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)

51m

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A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.

7. 07-The Lottery (January 10, 1941)

48m

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A man dies of natural causes shortly after winning the lottery. Directed by Olivier Guignard, 2009.

8. 08-Commitment (February 5, 1941)

47m

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The local police are on the hunt for a black-market dealer, only to find out that he is an undercover German agent. Directed by Olivier Guignard, 2009.

9. 09-The Lesson (February 12, 1941)

48m

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The director of the school is jailed for the illegal possession of a gun, after the occupation receives an anonymous tip. Directed by Olivier Guignard, 2009.

10. 10-Your Name Is a Little Jewish (March 4, 1

52m

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The town's sawmill owner who has been doing business with the German occupation is accused of being Jewish. Directed by Olivier Guignard, 2009.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsNo