The Blood of Others (film)
The Blood of Others French Le sang des autres is a 1984 film directed by Claude Chabrol. It is based on the 1945 novel The Blood of Others by Simone de Beauvoir. The film was originally made as a threehour television miniseries and then recut downminutes for a theatrical release
When France enters World War II, Jean, conceding the need for violent conflict to effect change, becomes a soldier. Hlne intervenes against his will to arrange a safe posting for him. Angry with her, Jean breaks their relationship. As the German forces advance towards Paris, Hlne flees and witnesses the suffering of other refugees. Returning to Paris, she briefly takes up with a German who could advance her career, but soon sees what her countrymen are suffering. She also witnesses the roundup of Jews. Securing the safety of her Jewish friend Yvonne leads Hlne back to Jean, who has become a leader in a Resistance group. She is moved to join the group. Jean has reconnected with his father with the common goal to liberate France from Germany. His mother, however, is less impressed by the lives lost to the Resistance.Hlne is shot in a resistance activity and during Jeans night vigil at her side, he examines his love for Hlne and the wider consequences of his actions. As morning dawns, Hlne dies and Jean decides to continue with acts of resistance. ........
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