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The Forgotten Battle

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In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.
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Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community The Forgotten Battle isn’t incredible or particularly special, other than being Netflix’s first Dutch film it has co-produced and the second most expensive Dutch film ever made. Rated: 7/10 Jan 16, 2023 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut The Forgotten Battle is a gripping war picture. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 21, 2022 Full Review Ezequiel Boetti Otroscines.com A welcome surprise from the Netherlands. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 16, 2021 Full Review Frank Wilkins Reel Reviews Sure to satisfy history buffs as well as fans of well-crafted personal journeys Rated: 5/5 Nov 12, 2021 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz If you've been missing a spectacular but uncomplicated wartime epic, this is it. Oct 29, 2021 Full Review JK Sooja Common Sense Media Unflinching, brutal, terrifying, sad, and gut-wrenching, The Forgotton Battle is at times absolutely stunning. Rated: 4/5 Oct 27, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steven M I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Well acted and nicely filmed it was suspenseful and had well developed characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review James B Terrific and gripping second world war story with excellent acting, realistic scenes and intelligent dialogue. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review Alina J "The Forgotten Battle" excels in its visual and technical aspects, with impressive cinematography and a fitting musical score that enhances the overall viewing experience. Despite its modest budget, the film delivers high-quality action sequences and a realistic depiction of wartime struggles, making it a standout in the genre. Overall, "The Forgotten Battle" is a gripping and educational film that offers a poignant look at a lesser-known but crucial part of World War II history. It is a must-watch for fans of war movies and those interested in historical events Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review ERIC W Quite good with very little wrong with it, much unlike most contemporary films (*esp. around this subject matter) today - Don't watch it DUBBED, Opt in for the Subtitles in different languages so as not to break immersion - you can't really do much better in 2020 + if you have even a passing interest in the Largest War ever fought during our run as a "Civilization." Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Patrick F This is a good movie. It tells the story of an important, but little known battle during the last year of the Second World War. The acting and editing were really good. The movie tells 3 different stories (one about a British soldier, one about a Dutch resistance fighter, and one about a German soldier). Each story comes to a head in the final act as all three stories collide. The movie is definitely smaller in scale than large war blockbusters like Saving Private Ryan, but what the film lacks in epic scenes, it more than makes up for it with interesting character arcs. Good movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review Miguel Beautiful visuals, and a good story, with historical accuracy Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In WWII's final years, a soldier in the German army, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter's paths intertwine. Their choices shape destinies, impacting not only their freedom but also that of others.
Director
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Producer
Alain De Levita
Screenwriter
Paula van der Oest
Distributor
Epic Pictures
Production Co
Levitate Film, Evangelische Omroep, Caviar Film Financing
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2021
Runtime
2h 4m
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