'Moulin' Review: László Nemes' Film on French Resistance Leader Jean Moulin
By
Kate Erbland
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
A review of László Nemes' film "Moulin" about Jean Moulin, the first recognized leader of the French Resistance during WWII. The film stars Gilles Lellouche as Moulin, who unified disparate resistance forces against the Vichy regime in 1943. The review notes that while Lellouche delivers a convincing performance, the Oscar-winning director's work is marred by overstatement and heavy-handed storytelling.
Key quotes
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Like any country which has withstood and overcome threats to its existence, France is devoted to its national figureheads and statesman.
Moulin's unification in 1943 of the disparate forces working against the Vichy regime was the first step toward the liberation.
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