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The Rays and Shadows
2026·3h 19m·★ 7.5
French original
Jean and Otto, a French newspaperman and a young German Francophile, are fighting for peace in Europe. Jean’s daughter, Corinne, is launching a brilliant acting career in the film world, but war breaks out and France is occupied. The two friends have a major role to play in this new France. Jean becomes a big press baron and an ardent advocate of collaboration with the occupying forces, while Otto becomes the Reich’s ambassador in Paris. Corinne, meanwhile, finds herself thrown into the lion’s pit.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Longer watch · 3h 19m
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