A French Village (Season 1)

The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.

  • Poster for The Landing (June 12, 1940)

    The Landing (June 12, 1940) (Episode 1) 8.0

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-04

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A doctor oversees the birth of a child.

  • Poster for Chaos (June 24, 1940)

    Chaos (June 24, 1940) (Episode 2) 7.0

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-04

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940)

    Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940) (Episode 3)

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-11

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A telephone line is cut in the village school, which now serves as a barracks for the German occupation.

  • Poster for On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940)

    On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940) (Episode 4)

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-11

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation.

  • Poster for Black Market (November 7, 1940)

    Black Market (November 7, 1940) (Episode 5)

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-18

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos at the movie theater.

  • Poster for Cold Spell (November 11, 1940)

    Cold Spell (November 11, 1940) (Episode 6) 9.0

    Writer: Claude Cauwet

    Air date: 2009-06-18

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.

A French Village

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