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Films on the Netherlands and World War Two.

Suskind, Dutch film on Second World War Süskind.
On the life of Walter Süskind, a jew living in Amsterdam during the war. To protect his family he decides to work for the Jewish Council, an organisation that facilitates deporation by the Germans. When he finds out about the horrible fate of the people, he starts to try and save children.
Black Book, Dutch film on Second World War Black Book.
Fiction, but based on different true stories and real persons.
After her family has been killed, a Jewish girls joins the Dutch resistance. She makes friends with a high German officer, in order to get inside information. The Dutch from their side don't trust her anymore.
More info on Black Book.
The Girl with the Red Hair, Dutch film on Second World War The Girl with the Red Hair.
Law student joins the resistance, and has to eliminate presumed collaborators. The Germans pull out all the stops to arrest the girl. She was executed a few days before the end of the war.
Based on the life of resistance fighter Hannie Schaft.

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