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200946 minPGdocumentary

Gougnette

200946 minPGdocumentary

Resistance fighters in the South of France during World War II share personal stories of bravery and solidarity, focusing on Jackie Raynal's communist parents.

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Resistance fighters in the South of France during World War II share personal stories of bravery and solidarity, focusing on Jackie Raynal's communist parents.

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Jackie Raynal

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Jackie Raynal's Gougnette recounts the experiences of Resistance fighters in the South of France during World War II. It focuses on Raynal's parents, who were communists and actively involved in efforts to protect persecuted individuals. Through interviews with fellow fighters, the documentary presents personal stories of bravery and solidarity amid the turmoil of war. The film runs for 46 minutes and was released in 2009.

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