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93, rue Lauriston
93, rue Lauriston, in the 16th arrondissement de Paris, is an address of bleak memory. It was indeed the headquarter of the French Gestapo, which was active between 1941 and 1944 and was headed by Henri Lafont and Pierre Loutrel, two wanted criminals. On the day of 1940 he was demobilized, little did well-meaning Léon Jabinet know that he would be associated with such disreputable characters. And yet, some time later, Odile Panzer, the Jewish girl he has been hiding at his parents'place, is arrested by the Gestapo. On this occasion Léon is offered a deal for her release: collaborating with the Carlingue (another name for the French auxiliaries of the Nazi police) and Odile will be free. Or else... What should he do?
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the history of 93, rue Lauriston, a Parisian building that served as the headquarters for the "Legion of Volunteers Against Bolshevism" during the Nazi occupation of France. It explores the complex and often controversial roles individuals associated with this organization played during World War II.
Critical Reception
As a documentary focusing on a specific historical site and its wartime associations, '93, rue Lauriston' was primarily noted for its historical research and its attempt to shed light on a lesser-known aspect of French collaboration. Critical reception often centered on its factual presentation and the sensitive nature of the subject matter, making it more of an academic or historical interest piece than a widely reviewed mainstream film.
What Reviewers Say
Provides a detailed historical account of a significant wartime location.
Explores the complex and often morally ambiguous history of its inhabitants during the occupation.
Aimed at audiences interested in detailed historical documentaries about World War II in France.
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Fun Fact
The building at 93, rue Lauriston in Paris was indeed a notorious address during the German occupation, serving as the base for a collaborationist militia known as the French Volunteers Against Bolshevism, which was often associated with repressive actions.
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