Description: Set in German-occupied Belgium in November 1943, the drama is inspired by wartime events surrounding main Belgian daily newspaper Le Soir, which came under Nazi Germany’s control following its invasion of the country in 1940. Its daily offering of German propaganda resulted in it being nicknamed Le Soir Volé (The Stolen Soir). In the face of acute danger if they were caught in the act, Belgian resistance group the Independent Front published a spoof edition, satirizing the German occupiers and their propaganda-controlled newspaper, which came to be known as the Le Faux Soir (The False Soir).
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: September 2025
Unveiling the Intrigue of Le Faux Soir: A WWII Drama Crafted by Frakas Productions
Step into the tumultuous world of German-occupied Belgium in November 1943 with “Le Faux Soir.” This feature film, brought to life by Frakas Productions, delves into the daring act of Belgian resistance against Nazi-controlled media. Inspired by the true events surrounding Le Soir newspaper, the storyline follows the Independent Front as they challenge the propaganda machine with a satirical spoof edition – the infamous Le Faux Soir (The False Soir).
Directed by Michaël R. Roskam and featuring a stellar cast including Matthias Schoenaerts, Mélanie Thierry, and François Damiens, this gripping drama transports audiences to a time of bravery and defiance. As the plot unravels the risks taken by the resistance group and the stakes involved in their mission, viewers are immersed in a tale of courage, deception, and the power of truth in the face of oppression.
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