Writers: Kevin Brownlow, Andrew Mollo
Starring: Pauline Murray, Sebastian Shaw, Bart Allison, Reginald Marsh, Frank Bennett, Derek Milburn, Nicolette Bernard, Nicholas Moore
More info: IMDb
Tagline: What would have happened if the German army had crossed the English channel
Plot: In 1940, the Nazis invade Britain and transform it into a fascist state where some Britons collaborate and others resist.
My rating: 7.5/10
Will I watch it again? Maybe.
I've seen this twice now and the second time is just as good. The black and white photography really brings out the harshness of the story. It doesn't feel like there are many trained actors involved but the all do a very fine job. The two writer/directors began making this film when they were teenagers and it took them eight years to complete. It's got that documentary/newsreel vibe which helps sell the realism. With this and their other storytelling techniques, I was struck by how easily someone could get wrapped up in all of this. These events forced people to accept their new way of life or live hard fighting for their old way. Everything builds to the bleak final half hour. It's a good picture and one most people will live their entire lives having never heard of it. Don't make that mistake. Of special note to STAR WARS fans, actor Sebastian Shaw played Anakin Skywalker in RETURN OF THE JEDI and cinmeatographer Peter Suschitzky was the DP on THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.
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