Les Milles
In the beginning of the Second World War, Germans, Austrians and persons without nationality living in France are sent to the concentration camp of Les Milles by France government. Commander Charles Perrochon is the responsible for this camp and he promises to the leaders of the prisoners to protect them from the Nazis. When France is invaded by the Germans, Commander Perronchon will disobey orders and his superiors trying to save these men. He gets a train, a ship and money from USA to send about eight hundred of these prisoners to the safety of Casablanca, in Marrocos.
This historical drama feels tense and somber, yet imbued with a quiet, humanistic hope. It's a propulsive exploration of moral courage and survival against overwhelming injustice, rendered with gritty realism. Expect a thought-provoking experience that resonates with the resilience of the human spirit amidst crisis.
