𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬)
The Forgotten Battle (De Slag om de Schelde) is a Dutch war film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., released in 2020. The film is set during World War II and tells the story of the Battle of the Scheldt, a crucial but often overlooked conflict that took place in 1944 in the Netherlands.
Plot Summary
The film intertwines the narratives of three main characters from different backgrounds, each affected by the war in unique ways:
Wim (played by Gijs Naber): A Dutch boy who is conscripted into the German army. As he grapples with the realities of war, Wim’s loyalties are tested, and he faces moral dilemmas regarding his actions and the people around him.
Fleur (played by Susan Radder): A young Dutch woman living in Zeeland. Fleur becomes involved in the Resistance, helping to protect her community from the impacts of the Nazi occupation. Her story showcases the resilience of civilians during wartime.
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