‘Moulin’ Review: A Hero of the French Resistance Is Given Tribute in Grinding, Only Occasionally Effective Prison Drama
The film 'Moulin' pays tribute to Jean Moulin, a hero of the French Resistance who was captured and tortured by the Gestapo during World War II. Directed by László Nemes, the film presents a grim portrayal of Moulin's last days, emphasizing his unwavering courage in the face of brutal interrogation. While the film is visually striking and historically detailed, it follows a conventional biopic format that may not stand out among similar works.
- ▪Jean Moulin was a prominent figure in the French Resistance against the Nazis.
- ▪The film depicts Moulin's capture, imprisonment, and torture by the Gestapo.
- ▪Director László Nemes is known for his serious historical dramas, including 'Son of Saul'.
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'Moulin' Cannes Film Festival Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The French Resistance hero Jean Moulin was 44 when he was captured by the Gestapo in Lyon and tortured until his death, in July of 1943. He has since become a national symbol of France’s fight against the Nazis, perhaps a figure of some renewed relevance now that various far-right factions are making inroads in French elections, and around the world. It thus may be an apt time for the biopic Moulin, a grim portrait of Moulin’s last days directed by Hungarian Oscar-winner László Nemes.
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