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June 1940, the Great Chaos

June 1940, the Great Chaos

2010 · 90 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary, History, War

From May 10, 1940, France is living one of the worst tragedies of it history. In a few weeks, the country folds, and then collapsed in facing the attack of the Nazi Germany. On June 1940, each day is a tragedy. For the first time, thanks to historic revelations, and to numerous never seen before images and documents and reenacted situations of the time, this film recounts the incredible stories of those men and women trapped in the torment of this great chaos.

Directed by Christophe Weber · Written by Christophe Weber

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