English (en-US)

Title

Bells Without Joy

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Overview

In November 1942, American troops landed in Tunisia. German paratroopers were immediately launched and occupied Tunis. A French squadron of chasseurs d'Afrique was sent to Medjez-el Bab with the mission of occupying the bridge over the Medjerda. But the captain is mute and the cavalrymen don't know whether the operation is being prepared against the Germans or the Allies. The first hypothesis inflames Maréchal des Logis Bourgeon and his friend Maurice, who have not forgotten the defeat of '40. In the village, Maurice meets up with his friend Léa, a refugee, and discovers with fury that she is Jewish, because he doesn't like Jews any more than he likes English or Germans! The hunters set up camp on the bridge. Soon, a German column appears and demands passage. The captain refuses, awaiting orders from Vichy. But in Tunis, confusion reigns. Finally, the captain himself takes the initiative to oppose the passage of the German troops...

1h 40m

French (fr-FR)

Title

Carillons sans joie

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Overview

Pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale, fin 1942, après le déclenchement de l'opération Torch, des troupes françaises sont envoyées à Medjez el-Bab dans le nord du Protectorat français de Tunisie, par le commandement de l’Armée de Vichy, pour empêcher le passage de toute troupe, alliée ou allemande, se présentant au pont franchissant un oued. C'est un détachement blindé allemand qui arrive. La compagnie française est inférieure en nombre mais, comme elle est bien cachée sur l'autre rive, elle parvient à faire illusion. On fait circuler un tracteur pour faire croire à la présence d'un blindé et les deux principaux officiers se font coudre un galon de plus pour donner l'impression de la présence d'un escadron. Les Allemands sont abusés mais décident finalement d'attaquer ..

1h 40m

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