Female Agents Les femmes de l'ombre
In this captivating historical drama, four French servicewomen are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive. Their misson is to first rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy, and then to kill a German SS colonel who is close to figuring out about the allies' imminent plan to execute D-Day.
Combining wartime intrigue with emotional drama, and based on the life of decorated SOE hero Lise de Baissac, FEMALE AGENTS is sure to excite and entertain history lovers everywhere.
Winner of Best Costume Design at the Cesar Awards.
"A war thriller in classic style, with superb central performances which ... keep you hooked from start to gripping finish." - Kat Brown, Empire Magazine
Running Time
113 mins
Year
2008
Kanopy ID
2575609
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Comments (8)
Estupenda
We should salute all of the heroes of the wars, no matter the gender, no matter what part they played. That's the least we can give them in return for their gift to us of freedom.
More endings than Beethoven's Ninth but entertaining getting there.
Charlie's Angels meet the Nazis. Pure fantasy.
intensify to follow !
listen carefully, I vil sey zis only once...
interesting to watch
a very good movie.