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Female Agents

Les Femmes de l'Ombre (Female Agents)

2008

Jean-Paul Salomé

Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Déborah François ...

6.1

3,168

War. Action Set during the second World War in 1944, the film tells the story of female Resistance workers. Marie Gillain plays the part of Suzy, a night club dancer who is enlisted with a group of other women to work in the Resistance movement. They form an all-female commando unit which parachutes into occupied France to undertake a dangerous mission.

France release: march 2008.

	Author	Review
United Kingdom	Philip French The Guardian	"Despite every known war movie cliche, it's still an exciting ride"	NEU
United States	Bernard Besserglik The Hollywood Reporter	"Technically the movie is spot on with the reconstructions of occupied Paris a strong point. Salome directs with conviction and despite its simplicities (...) these female agents is likely to carry audiences with it"	POS
United Kingdom	Kat Brown Empire	"A war thriller in classic style, with superb central performances which help 'Female Agents' rise above the awful title and keep you hooked from start to gripping finish (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	Dave Aldridge Radio Times	"The ensuing mix of action with personal dramas, betrayal and self-sacrifice allows the five actresses to develop distinctive and well-rounded characters (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Jay Weissberg Variety	"An old-fashioned period adventure that radiates star wattage but doesn't exactly shine in the script department"	NEU

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