The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.
The best episode of "A French Village" season 1 is "The Landing (June 12, 1940)", rated 8/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Philippe Triboit and written by Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou. "The Landing (June 12, 1940)" aired on 6/4/2009 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chaos (June 24, 1940)".
A doctor oversees the birth of a child.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
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.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
A telephone line is cut in the village school, which now serves as a barracks for the German occupation.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos at the movie theater.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou
A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.
Director: Philippe Triboit
Writer: Frédéric Azemar, Claude Cauwet, Cédric Salmon, Séverine Jacquet, Benjamin Dupas, Frédéric Krivine, Marine Francou