‘We swept a lot under the carpet’: Vichy regime film hits home in France of 2026

A new French film, Notre Salut, is gaining attention in cinemas, telling the story of a lowly state administrator who becomes involved in the Vichy regime's authoritarian actions. The movie's director has noted that it is resonating with audiences in France, a country currently experiencing a time of great uncertainty. This film's themes of blindly following authority and the consequences of complicity are striking a chord with viewers, making it a timely and thought-provoking commentary on the dangers of unchecked power.

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