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Les Milles (1995)
Director: SĂ©bastien Grall
Cast: Jean-Pierre Marielle, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ticky Holgado, Philippe Noiret
6.4Runtime103 min
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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.
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Les Milles (1995) is a critically well-received war drama film directed by SĂ©bastien Grall. While not a major awards contender, the film has a solid 6.4/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception for its portrayal of a French camp commander who defies orders to save prisoners from the Nazis during World War II.
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Fans of war dramas and thoughtful historical films will appreciate the compelling true story at the heart of Les Milles. Directed by SĂ©bastien Grall, this 1995 film features powerful performances from stars like Jean-Pierre Marielle and Kristin Scott Thomas as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by a French camp commander who tries to defy orders and save his prisoners from the Nazis during the early days of World War II.