It examines World War II from the viewpoint of everyday civilians.
It follows a UNESCO translator (Nathalie Baye) who discovers a secret network helping Nazis relocate to Europe under new identities. La memoire courte subtitles English
Reviewers often note how it captures the immediate devastation of the Blitz and the occupation, forcing viewers to confront the reality of how quickly societies can forget the horrors of war once peace returns. It examines World War II from the viewpoint