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Army of Crime

Army of Crime

2009 · 139 min · FR · 6.4 (97 votes)
Dir. Robert Guédiguian · Starring Simon Abkarian, Virginie Ledoyen, Robinson Stévenin, Lola Naymark, Adrien Jolivet, Pierre Niney · Music Alexandre Desplat
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This gripping historical drama recounts the story of Armenian-born Missak Manouchian, a woodworker and political activist who led an immigrant laborer division of the Parisian Resistance on 30 operations against the Nazis in 1943. The Nazis branded the group an Army of Crime, an anti-immigrant propaganda stunt that backfired as the team's members became martyrs for the Resistance.

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A stark, unflinching look at wartime resistance. It feels like a historical document brought to life, showcasing the quiet bravery of ordinary people against overwhelming odds. The mood is heavy, but the spirit of defiance shines through.

grittysomberheroictensesteadyhistorical dramawartime realismpropaganda critiqueresistancesacrificeactivismforeignness
parisfranceresistancess (nazi schutzstaffel)world war iinazi officerarmenian genocide
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