Ep 5. Choice of Weapons (English subtitled)

During World War II, a French village is occupied by Nazi forces. Season two, episode five of A French Village (English subtitled) explores the conflicts of war that arise when individuals must decide how far they are willing to go to protect their country.

The episode, titled "Choice of Weapons," opens with the arrival of a German officer who has been sent to identify collaborators and traitors in the village. Lucienne and her husband, Raymond, are torn between their loyalty to France and their fear of being found out as resistance members. Meanwhile, Gustave, a communist leader in the village, must make a difficult decision when a friend reveals that he is planning to assassinate a German officer.

As tensions rise, Hortense, the wife of the village’s mayor, is forced to choose between protecting her husband and supporting the resistance. She decides to provide valuable information to the Germans in exchange for her husband's safety, but soon regrets her decision when she learns the true cost of her actions.

The episode also follows the story of Marie, a young woman who is forced to make a difficult choice when a German soldier forces himself on her. She decides to take matters into her own hands and seeks out a gun to protect herself.

Throughout the episode, characters must confront the reality of war and the sacrifices that come with it. They grapple with questions of morality, loyalty, and personal responsibility in a time of intense conflict.

With powerful performances and compelling storytelling, "Choice of Weapons" is a gripping, thought-provoking episode that holds a mirror up to the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of war.