Member review

Female Agents was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé set during the occupation of France by France by nazi's. At the height of WW2 the film follows 4 women who are sent on a mission to kill a German officer who has sussed the D-Day plans. Louise: the level headed passionate leader of the group.

Jeanne the reluctant prostitue who was offered the chances to have all her charges dropped if she helped fight for her country.

Gaelle the innocent religious bomb expert who struggles with the idea of violence after she has brought up in catholism.

Suzy the ex-fiance of the German officer they aim to kill purely yet secretly used as a decoy to lure him into a trap. It is based on Louise Desfontaines life and she is in fact the main character of this film.

The film is very authentic using cars and clothes from the period. The women wear clothes and hairstyles suitable for the time and their passion for the war grows more throughout the film drawing you in. Although the film is a bit hard to follow in some parts if close attention isnt paid to the subtitles. Though some reviewers have condemned the film for having "tasteless nudity" the nudity within is very relevant and not even closely tasteless. Regularly in this region and time soldiers and citizens went to see "Moulin Rouge" type dancing that some may find tasteless but is a part of their culture. There are points in the film (without giving too much away) where nudity accompanied by religious symbolism highlights the religious views of one of the main characters. Though the film may not be as straight laced and violent as most war films it is certainly not light hearted. It shows the atmosphere and danger in France during this difficult time and highlights the difficulties of women who were forced to fight in this war.

I will give this film a generous 4 stars because it is an accurate representation of the strength of women and how women reacted when they were called to defend their country.