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The Forgotten Battle

2021 · 126 min

A somber, immersive war drama that interweaves three perspectives into a tense and tragic tapestry of survival and moral compromise.

Directed by
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Genres
War, History, Drama
Starring
Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, Susan Radder
Tagline
In the final years of World War II, the lives of a traitor, a pilot, and a resistance fighter become intertwined as they fight to survive.
Overview
During WWII's crucial Battle of the Scheldt, the lives of a glider pilot, a Nazi soldier and a reluctant Resistance recruit tragically intersect.

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  • Netflix
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Directed by
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Genres
War, History, Drama
Starring
Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, Susan Radder
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 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
  • survival
  • war
  • betrayal
  • morality
  • grief
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror4
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
war, history, drama
Directed by
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Written by
Paula van der Oest
Starring
Gijs Blom, Jamie Flatters, Susan Radder, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Jan Bijvoet, Marthe Schneider, Ronald Kalter, Scott Reid
Music
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Cinematography
Lennert Hillege
Runtime
126 min
Country
Netherlands, Belgium
Languages
English, German, Dutch

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