Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk

A tense, earnest wartime drama that builds pressure through confined spaces and high-stakes fights, with a somber tone and a focus on camaraderie and survival.

Directed by

Ben Mole

Genres

War

Starring

Sam Gittins, Joe Egan, Jennifer Martin

Overview

Occupied France, 1940. A Nazi Commander discovers one of his prisoners, Danny is a champion boxer. He forces him to fight for his company's entertainment. But the POWs realise they can use these contests, as cover for an audacious breakout, before they re sent to Germany, where escape will be almost impossible. Their fate and freedom may all come down to how long Danny can keep fighting.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, freedom, power

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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