The Piron Brigade, the union bridge

A movie of VINCENT POUCHAIN

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Synopsis 

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Three men. Three destinies. They are 95, 97 and 102 years old. They are the last three veterans of the Normandy campaign. Volunteers within the First Belgian Group, they were involved in all the fights for the liberation of the Côte Fleurie and the Pays d'Auge, this territory which extends from Cabourg to Honfleur, passing through Dozulé and Deauville. These towns which remain forever marked by the courage of these young soldiers and the honor of their leader who left them his forever mythical name: the Piron Brigade.

 

Year of production2020

Duration52 mins

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Co-production ADLTV, Triangle7, RTBF-Documentary Unit

With the participation of FRANCE TELEVISIONS

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