Weapons of the Spirit

"The Astonishing Story of a Unique Conspiracy of Goodness."

Sep 1 1989 N/A 1h 33m
Documentary

A documentary about 5000 men, women, teen-agers, and children in a small mountain town in France who saved 5000 Jews from the Nazis during WWII.

Plot

Pierre Sauvage was born in a small village in France in 1944, among what would become as many as 5000 Jews who were helped by the collective efforts of the town, hidden from occupying Nazis by the kindly residents. This is a documentary by Sauvage that explores the supernatural good will by the people in the village. Archival footage and interviews with surviving villagers illustrate their attitude toward their God, their obedience and the actions that saved the lives of thousands of people.

Written by

Pierre Sauvage

Directed by

Pierre Sauvage

Awards

3 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
94
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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