A French Village (2009) is a drama, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch A French Village online in HD.
A French Village — Storyline
The stories of the people of Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture, in the Jura, in German–occupied France during the Second World War.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Frédéric Krivine, Philippe Triboit, Emmanuel Daucé
- Starring: Robin Renucci, Audrey Fleurot, Nicolas Gob, Thierry Godard, Nade Dieu, Emmanuelle Bach, Marie Kremer
A French Village — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2009-06-04 |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 72 |
| Genre | Drama, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | France 3 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (32 votes) |
A French Village — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Landing (June 12, 1940) (2009-06-04) — A doctor oversees the birth of a child.
- E2: Chaos (June 24, 1940) (2009-06-04) — People from around the region flock to Villeneuve as the mayor receives word that his town is now a center for refugees. Directed by Phillipe Triboit, 2009.
- E3: Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940) (2009-06-11) — A telephone line is cut in the village school, which now serves as a barracks for the German occupation.
- E4: On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940) (2009-06-11) — An English pilot is shot down by the German occupation.
- E5: Black Market (November 7, 1940) (2009-06-18) — A German propaganda film showing a handshake between Adolf Hitler and Philippe Pétain elicits boos at the movie theater.
- E6: Cold Spell (November 11, 1940) (2009-06-18) — A leafleting operation has been set up inside the village post office to spread anti-German propaganda.
Season 2
- E1: The Lottery (January 10, 1941) (2009-10-13) — A man dies of natural causes shortly after winning the lottery.
- E2: Commitment (February 5, 1941) (2009-10-13) — The local police are on the hunt for a black-market dealer, only to find out that he is an undercover German agent.
- E3: The Lesson (February 12, 1941) (2009-10-20) — The director of the school is jailed for the illegal possession of a gun, after the occupation receives an anonymous tip.
- E4: Your Name is a Little Jewish (March 4, 1941) (2009-10-20) — The town's sawmill owner who has been doing business with the German occupation is accused of being Jewish.
- E5: Risk of Death (March 10, 1941) (2009-10-27) — The identity of the man who sabotaged the Jewish family's crossing is discovered by the German occupation.
- E6: Deathblow (March 11, 1941) (2009-10-27) — The German police is getting closer and closer to discovering the members of the network.
Season 3
- E1: A Time for Secrets (September 28, 1941) (2010-11-28) — Marcel and the communist militants conduct a resistance operation but it goes wrong and the French police catch Suzanne.
- E2: Our Father (October 17, 1941) (2010-11-28) — While the communist group plans their next move, Daniel comes to Marcel with urgent news.
- E3: The Stakeout (October 19, 1941) (2010-12-05) — Lucienne is preoccupied with the news of her pregnancy, and seeks spiritual guidance before making a serious decision.
- E4: If I Were Free (October 20, 1941) (2010-12-05) — Suzanne and Marcel are caught in a random roundup of villagers and brought in to be questioned by the Germans.
- E5: Choice of Weapons (October 23, 1941) (2010-12-12) — Daniel investigates the disappearance of food supplies to Villeneuve with the help of De Kevern.
- E6: The Blue Java (October 25, 1941) (2010-12-12) — The German police have put Marcel under surveillance in an attempt to discover his militants’ network.
- E7: One Chance Out of Two (October 26, 1941) (2010-12-19) — Marcel and the communist militants put their plan to assassinate the German Commander into effect.
- E8: The Choice (October 27, 1941) (2010-12-19) — In response to the shooting of two officers, the Germans insist that 20 French hostages be executed in reprisal.
- E9: What Is Your Name? (October 28, 1941) (2010-12-26) — Yvon is arrested by Heinrich Müller, but refuses to denounce his fellow comrades.
- E10: For the Sake of Love (October 29, 1941) (2010-12-26) — Marcel decides to risk it all and go see his son at Daniel’s after he falls ill.
- E11: The Traitor (October 31, 1941) (2011-01-02) — Daniel is arrested by Heinrich after helping Marcel escape.
- E12: Settling Scores (October 31, 1941) (2011-01-02) — Marcel is now faced with a crucial decision on whether to follow orders or disobey them.
Season 4
- E1: The Train (2012-03-27) — A train carrying rounded-up Jews is forced to stop in Villeneuve.
- E2: A Day Without Bread (2012-03-27) — The captive Jews are settled in at the school, but it becomes obvious that food and water supplies are critically low.
- E3: A Thousand and One Nights (2012-04-03) — The police are on the hunt after Jules and Crémieux barely manage to evade arrest.
- E4: An Escape (2012-04-03) — After the Gestapo’s decision to separate the Jewish families, Daniel decides to resign as major of Villeneuve.
- E5: The Mission (2012-04-10) — After a father and daughter escape, the Gestapo takes over supervision and the Jewish families remain separated.
- E6: The Liberation (2012-04-10) — Marie successfully helps Hélène escape from the school, but raises the alarm in the process.
- E7: The Visitor (2012-04-17) — Daniel and Sarah stumble upon a wounded man in a barn who escaped capture by the Germans.
- E8: He Is Caught Who Thinks to Catch (2012-04-17) — Marie brings Vincent to the barn to retrieve his radio equipment so that he can send an urgent message to London.
- E9: Stolen Kisses (2012-04-24) — Suzanne’s reappearance puts Marcel in a very bad spot with his group leader, who discovers he lied about executing her.
- E10: News From Anna (2012-04-24) — Marchetti is under pressure to hand Crémieux over to the Germans, but insists on carrying out his own investigation.
- E11: The Mousetrap (2012-05-01) — Marie’s farm is under surveillance after Crémieux made a deal with Marchetti to have his family released.
- E12: The Border (2012-05-01) — Marchetti relinquishes command of the stakeout before realizing that Rita arrived at the farm.
Season 5
- E1: Forced Labor (2013-10-01) — The new mayor of Villeneuve has come out supporting drafting young Frenchmen to be sent off to Germany.
- E2: A Day For Exchanging Rings (2013-10-01) — While on the run, Antoine and his new friend Claude end up hiding out at a barn where they meet another draft dodger.
- E3: Birth of a Leader (2013-10-08) — Marie confronts Antoine and the other objectors at their mountain camp, and tries to persuade them to join the Resistance.
- E4: Training (2013-10-08) — Antoine leads his group in combat training for future resistance action, much to the frustration of his fellow companions.
- E5: The Arrest (2013-10-15) — Marcel and Suzanne head into town to warn a Resistance operative of danger, at a huge risk to their own safety.
- E6: The Move (2013-10-15) — Marcel, battered after repeated interrogation and torture, wakes up in a cell with other men, including Marie’s son Raoul.
- E7: The Delivery (2013-10-22) — Antoine agrees to help Marie try to free the captive Resistance members with a desperate and daring plan.
- E8: Three Shots (2013-10-22) — The rescue operation succeeds but at the expense of one of the prisoners, who remains in German custody.
- E9: A Birth Certificate (2013-10-29) — Marcel and Daniel are reunited in a prison cell after Daniel is arrested by the French militia.
- E10: Alsace and Lorraine (2013-10-29) — The Resistance’s complex and risky plan to parade in Villeneuve for the November 11th anniversary is in motion.
- E11: The Day After (2013-11-05) — The Villeneuve population faces severe retaliation for the Resistance’s parade.
- E12: A Meaning to the World (2013-11-05) — Marchetti has Marguerite cornered and knows that she is the key to locate Antoine and his group.
Season 6
- E1: Paris Liberated (2014-11-18) — With Allied forces fast approaching, the Resistance convenes to debate its next course of action.
- E2: The Bridge (2014-11-18) — Antoine and Suzanne are on the run from the Germans, while the Resistance awaits explosives for the bridge.
- E3: The Rope (2014-11-25) — After arresting Antoine and Suzanne, Marchetti hopes their captivity will help his negotiations with the Resistance.
- E4: On The Platform (2014-11-25) — The Resistance is reeling from the tragic death of their comrade, while Marchetti awaits a train with the local militia across town.
- E5: The Man Without a Name (2014-12-02) — Retreating German soldiers have taken up temporary shelter in the school, while Hortense and Heinrich are interrogated by American soldiers.
- E6: The Group (2014-12-02) — Lucienne focuses all her attention on Kurt, who's gravely wounded; meanwhile, the Resistance meets with De Kervern, the new prefect.
- E7: An Explosion (2015-09-19) — The standoff at the school continues and despite Antoine's efforts to avoid bloodshed, Anselme is determined to extract revenge on the militia.
- E8: The Trial (2015-09-19) — With a disaster avoided, the new town leadership must decide the fate of the militiamen and the collaborators.
- E9: The Dusk Before the Night (2015-10-03) — Pressed by his superior to make an example of the militiamen, Bériot must now change his stance.
- E10: The Law of Desire (2015-10-03) — The trial continues as planned, but a crucial bit of information is revealed to Larcher that hinders the prosecution.
- E11: Arrests (2015-10-10) — Antoine is charged with rescuing Jeannine Schwartz, while Suzanne is instructed to find damaging information on Bériot.
- E12: Liberation (2015-10-10) — With Marchetti under arrest and accused collaborators remaining unprotected, the threat of violent reprisals is higher than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does A French Village have? 7 season(s) with 72 episodes.
Who created A French Village? Frédéric Krivine, Philippe Triboit, Emmanuel Daucé.
Where can I watch A French Village? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.