Branchage Festival, 25-28th September 2008, Jersey.

Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
Year: 2008
Duration: 120 min
Country: France
Cast: Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu

In May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their mission, to rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy, and to kill a German SS colonel who is close to figuring out the imminent secret of D-Day, proves to be emotional and brutal.

The story is inspired by the accomplishments of SOE agent Violette Szabo, and we welcome her daughter and author of a book on her Mother, Tania Szabo, for a Q&A after the screening.

WHY YOU MUST SEE THIS FILM: It’s a gripping, old-fashioned war-time thriller; gorgeously shot, with terrific performances from the ensemble cast and the most glamorous spies you’ll ever see. The perfect precursor to our 1940s themed burlesque party La Bordee de Branchage on Saturday night!

PRE SCREENING ENTERTAINMENT:
Tim Horsfall & Duncan Miller Jazz Duo (Live)

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