The Train

In the turbulent summer of 1944, as the Allied forces close in on Paris, German Colonel Von Waldheim devises a daring plan to seize France's most cherished art pieces before they can fall into enemy hands. With chaos engulfing the city, he manages to secure a train and enlists troops to transport these priceless masterpieces back to Germany.Unwilling to let their national treasures be stolen, members of the French resistance led by station master Labiche must walk a delicate line between their duty and orders received from London not to destroy any artworks. As they race against time to devise an elaborate scheme to thwart Von Waldheim's plans, tensions rise among the dwindling group of fighters who are torn between preserving their cultural heritage and abiding by the rules of war. The movie masterfully combines elements of suspense, drama, and history as it depicts the intricate dance between resistance and occupation during a pivotal moment in World War II.