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Convoys of Shame (Les Convois de la Honte, 2010) Director: Raphaël Delpard Presentation: What is the price of peace? During World War II, the people of France were forced to ask themselves that very question as the Nazi war machine marched through their streets. Forced to collaborate with Hitler in exchange for their safety, the French people were torn between the shame of the conquered, and the very real need to safeguard their nation’s future. The controversial armistice treaty between the occupier and occupied is laid bare in Convoys of Shame, an unprecedented documentary directed by Raphaël Delpard and presented by Eurochannel, that shows the true cost of compromise. This tell-all documentary explores the grim logistics of the Holocaust. Even genocide requires hard work, and the French company SNCF was responsible for the organization, care, and shipment of over 76,000 Jews, 20,000 gypsies, and 38,000 rebels to concentration camps from 1940 to 1944. The film illustrates this calculated, methodical collaboration through archived footage, dramatic re-enactments, testimonials, and interviews with historical experts. This rich tapestry blends seamlessly into a chilling narrative about the depths of human desperation, and the effects of war on every facet of a country’s economy. |
