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But Not in Vain (1948)

But Not in Vain poster
Original title
Niet Tevergeefs
Directed by
Edmond T. Gréville
Genre
drama film
Country
United Kingdom, Netherlands
Runtime
1h 14m
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The film is set in 1944 in the occupied Netherlands. It follows people living under Nazi occupation and the Dutch Resistance. The story shows the hardships and dangers they face.

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What happens

But Not in Vain (Dutch name Niet Tevergeefs) is a 1948 Anglo-Dutch World War II drama, directed by Edmond T. Gréville and starring Raymond Lovell. The film is set in 1944 in the occupied Netherlands, and was shot at the Cinetone Studios in Amsterdam, with exterior filming taking place at locations in and around the city. The film also incorporates authentic wartime footage filmed by members of the Dutch Resistance. The Dutch version of the film was the first Dutch production of a feature film after World War II. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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