Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.
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Episodes
Episode 1 · The Landing (June 12, 1940)
A doctor oversees the birth of a child.
Episode 2 · 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.
Episode 3 · 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.
Episode 4 · On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940)
An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation.
Episode 5 · Black Market (November 7, 1940)
A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos at the movie theater.
Episode 6 · Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)
A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.
