Movie

Special Mission

1946 · 183 min

A slow-burning wartime procedural that mixes spy intrigue with the grim resolve of resistance, rewarding patience with a sober, historical weight.

Overview: The exploits of Chief Police Inspector Chabrier, first before the invasion of France in May 1940 as he fights against spies preparing the coming the Germans, particularly Emmy de Welder, the alleged manager of the Rouen hospital. Later, Chabrier and his men go underground and resist the occupiers whatever the price to pay. When the Liberation comes Chabrier resumes his activities at the French National Police.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, survival, betrayal, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
betrayal
justice
loyalty
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild