Wil

Wil

Drama, War, History | Sept. 27, 2023

Wilfried Wils is an auxiliary policeman in Antwerp at the start of the Second World War. The city is in the grip of violence and distrust. Wilfried does what he can for himself, avoiding paths that are too slippery. He receives attention and material support from a man who has sided with the German occupier, Meanbeard, but he also enjoys the confidence of his anti-Nazi colleague Lode, brother to Wilfried’s love Yvette. Wilfried struggles to survive as the persecution of the Jews proceeds unabated.

Wil

Drama, War, History | Sept. 27, 2023

Wil
Wilfried Wils is an auxiliary policeman in Antwerp at the start of the Second World War. The city is in the grip of violence and distrust. Wilfried does what he can for himself, avoiding paths that are too slippery. He receives attention and material support from a man who has sided with the German occupier, Meanbeard, but he also enjoys the confidence of his anti-Nazi colleague Lode, brother to Wilfried’s love Yvette. Wilfried struggles to survive as the persecution of the Jews proceeds unabated.
IMDb rating 7.6
Producers Les Films du Fleuve, Minds Meet, Topkapi Films, Menuetto, Lecter Scripted Media, K & K Selekt Films
Original title Wil
Directors Tim Mielants
Writers Jeroen Olyslaegers, Carl Joos

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