A French Village 2009
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 4, 2009
- Last Aired
- November 30, 2017
- Format
- 7 seasons · 72 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~60 hours (50 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S7E3 "Marcel Larcher Street" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- Frédéric Krivine, Philippe Triboit, Emmanuel Daucé
- Network
- France 3
- Where to Stream
- MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice
What is A French Village?
A French Village is a television series that premiered in 2009. Classified as a drama focusing on war and politics, the program explores the lives of the residents living in Villeneuve.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 72
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 4, 2009
- Last aired
- Nov 30, 2017
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- FR
- Networks
- France 3
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 31 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 72 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- France 3
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Overview
A French Village is a television series that premiered in 2009. Classified as a drama focusing on war and politics, the program explores the lives of the residents living in Villeneuve. This setting is described as a fictional subprefecture located in the Jura region of France. The narrative takes place during the period of the Second World War when the area was under German occupation. The series documents the experiences and stories of the local people as they navigate the challenges and circumstances imposed upon their community during this historical conflict. By focusing on the inhabitants of this specific fictional location, the show examines the impact of the occupation on the daily lives and social dynamics of the French population. The production is categorized for mature audiences, carrying a 13 plus rating. Through its portrayal of the occupation, the series provides a detailed look at the complexities faced by those living in a German occupied territory during the war years.
Should you watch it?
“Residents of a fictional French subprefecture navigate life during the German occupation of World War II.”
- captures life under occupation
- explores complex human stories
- depicts challenging wartime themes
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas focused on the experiences of ordinary people during wartime.
This series is rated 13+ and focuses on the dramatic and political realities of war.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Landing (June 12, 1940) Mytharc Jun 4, 2009
- E2 Chaos (June 24, 1940) Core Jun 4, 2009
- E3 Crossing The Line (September 30, 1940) Core Jun 11, 2009
- E4 On Earth As It Is In Heaven (October 15, 1940) Core Jun 11, 2009
- E5 Black Market (November 7, 1940) Mytharc Jun 18, 2009
- E6 Cold Spell (November 11, 1940) Mytharc Jun 18, 2009
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Lottery (January 10, 1941) Mytharc Oct 13, 2009
- E2 Commitment (February 5, 1941) Core Oct 13, 2009
- E3 The Lesson (February 12, 1941) Core Oct 20, 2009
- E4 Your Name is a Little Jewish (March 4, 1941) Core Oct 20, 2009
- E5 Risk of Death (March 10, 1941) Mytharc Oct 27, 2009
- E6 Deathblow (March 11, 1941) Mytharc Oct 27, 2009
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Time for Secrets (September 28, 1941) Mytharc Nov 28, 2010
- E2 Our Father (October 17, 1941) Core Nov 28, 2010
- E3 The Stakeout (October 19, 1941) Core Dec 5, 2010
- E4 If I Were Free (October 20, 1941) Core Dec 5, 2010
- E5 Choice of Weapons (October 23, 1941) Core Dec 12, 2010
- E6 The Blue Java (October 25, 1941) Core Dec 12, 2010
- E7 One Chance Out of Two (October 26, 1941) Core Dec 19, 2010
- E8 The Choice (October 27, 1941) Core Dec 19, 2010
- E9 What Is Your Name? (October 28, 1941) Core Dec 26, 2010
- E10 For the Sake of Love (October 29, 1941) Core Dec 26, 2010
- E11 The Traitor (October 31, 1941) Mytharc Jan 2, 2011
- E12 Settling Scores (October 31, 1941) Mytharc Jan 2, 2011
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Train Mytharc Mar 27, 2012
- E2 A Day Without Bread Core Mar 27, 2012
- E3 A Thousand and One Nights Core Apr 3, 2012
- E4 An Escape Core Apr 3, 2012
- E5 The Mission Core Apr 10, 2012
- E6 The Liberation Core Apr 10, 2012
- E7 The Visitor Core Apr 17, 2012
- E8 He Is Caught Who Thinks to Catch Core Apr 17, 2012
- E9 Stolen Kisses Core Apr 24, 2012
- E10 News From Anna Core Apr 24, 2012
- E11 The Mousetrap Mytharc May 1, 2012
- E12 The Border Mytharc May 1, 2012
Season 5 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Forced Labor Mytharc Oct 1, 2013
- E2 A Day For Exchanging Rings Core Oct 1, 2013
- E3 Birth of a Leader Core Oct 8, 2013
- E4 Training Core Oct 8, 2013
- E5 The Arrest Core Oct 15, 2013
- E6 The Move Core Oct 15, 2013
- E7 The Delivery Core Oct 22, 2013
- E8 Three Shots Core Oct 22, 2013
- E9 A Birth Certificate Core Oct 29, 2013
- E10 Alsace and Lorraine Core Oct 29, 2013
- E11 The Day After Mytharc Nov 5, 2013
- E12 A Meaning to the World Mytharc Nov 5, 2013
Season 6 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Paris Liberated Mytharc Nov 18, 2014
- E2 The Bridge Core Nov 18, 2014
- E3 The Rope Core Nov 25, 2014
- E4 On The Platform Core Nov 25, 2014
- E5 The Man Without a Name Core Dec 2, 2014
- E6 The Group Core Dec 2, 2014
- E7 An Explosion Core Sep 19, 2015
- E8 The Trial Mytharc Sep 19, 2015
- E9 The Dusk Before the Night Core Oct 3, 2015
- E10 The Law of Desire Core Oct 3, 2015
- E11 Arrests Mytharc Oct 10, 2015
- E12 Liberation Mytharc Oct 10, 2015
Season 7 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Behind The Wall Mytharc Oct 25, 2016
- E2 The Book Core Oct 25, 2016
- E3 Marcel Larcher Street Core Nov 1, 2016
- E4 The Four Resisters Core Nov 1, 2016
- E5 The Duty to Remember Core Nov 8, 2016
- E6 The End of the Tunnel Core Nov 8, 2016
- E7 Prisoners of War Core Nov 16, 2017
- E8 The Strike Core Nov 16, 2017
- E9 A Splash of Red Core Nov 23, 2017
- E10 28-10-0-1 Core Nov 23, 2017
- E11 The Opening Mytharc Nov 30, 2017
- E12 The Embarkment Mytharc Nov 30, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in Villeneuve, a fictional subprefecture located in the Jura region of France.
What is the primary historical context?
The series is set during the German occupation of France in the Second World War.
What genre is this show?
The series is categorized as drama, war, and politics.
Is the location real?
No, Villeneuve is a fictional subprefecture created for the series.
When was the show released?
The series premiered in 2009.
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