The Forgotten Battle

In the final years of World War II, three individuals from vastly different backgrounds find their fates intertwined in unexpected ways. A German soldier, a British glider pilot, and a Dutch resistance fighter each navigate the chaos of war, making decisions that will not only affect their own lives but also the futures of those around them.

The German soldier is stationed at the heart of the crumbling Nazi regime. As the war nears its end, he is torn between his sense of duty and the horror of the atrocities committed by his comrades. His journey is marked by internal conflict as he faces the moral consequences of his actions. In a time of collapsing power, the choices he makes will define not just his survival but also his conscience, and perhaps even the lives of others in his path.

The British glider pilot’s mission is one of great importance for the Allied forces. He is sent behind enemy lines in a daring operation, where the stakes are high, and the risks are even higher. As he struggles to complete his mission, he faces constant danger, testing his bravery and resolve. Along the way, he forms bonds with those he meets, and his journey becomes a personal reckoning of loyalty, sacrifice, and the true meaning of heroism in the face of war’s horrors.

In the occupied Netherlands, a Dutch resistance fighter engages in a daily battle for freedom. Working in secrecy to sabotage the German forces, his work is fraught with peril. Despite the constant danger, he remains committed to his cause, knowing that the stakes are high for both his comrades and his fellow countrymen. His actions bring him into contact with allies and enemies alike, forcing him to confront the complexities of trust and betrayal. Every decision he makes carries the weight of not just his own survival but the future of his nation.

As these three men’s lives converge, they are forced to make difficult choices that will shape not only their own destinies but also the fates of the people around them. Each of them faces profound moral dilemmas, where the line between right and wrong is often unclear. In the midst of war’s destruction, they must grapple with loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of survival.

Their intertwined stories highlight the personal toll of war—the emotional scars, the betrayals, and the harsh realities faced by those who find themselves in the heart of conflict. Their journeys are not just about survival, but about navigating a world where every decision, no matter how small, can have significant and far-reaching consequences.

In the end, the choices these men make reflect the true nature of war—where individuals, in moments of crisis, can change the course of history and determine not only their own fate but the fate of others. Their intertwined destinies serve as a reminder that in the face of overwhelming adversity, the actions of a few can shape the world for many.

Director: Alain de Levita, Bob Vanwayenbergh, Eva Visser, Evert van Setten, Gerrit Martijn, Jesse Wismeijer, Marieke Weitkamp, Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., Noa Bolssens, Terence Schreurs, Tom Edmondson

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War

Cast: Adomas Stančikas, Ariane van Vliet, Arnas Sliesoraitis, Astrid van Eck, Bart Harder, Bianca Krijgsman, Coen Bril, Diana Anevičiūtė (Valiušaitienė), Dylan Smith, Frederik Bott, Gijs Blom, Gordon Morris