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Ascq 44: the eye-opening film that uncovers a little-known tragedy from the North

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The Editor

Take note: in April 2025, a film is going to shake up your view of local history. Ascq 44: The Martyrs of the North, directed by Germain and Robin Aguesse, is hitting the big screen to tell the story of a tragic event... that (almost) no one knows about.

An Unknown Tragedy that Haunts Memories

Little flashback: April 1, 1944, Ascq, near Lille. Resistance fighters sabotage a railway line to slow down the German army. But the train they block is carrying 400 SS troops. The retaliation is terrifying: 86 civilians are massacred by the 12th SS Panzer Division.
For a long time, this tragedy remained in the shadows. But Ascq 44 breaks the silence by giving a voice to the last witnesses of that night of horror.

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The Film That Awakens History

More than just a simple recreation, Ascq 44 is a true duty of remembrance. Germain and Robin Aguesse worked tirelessly to stick as closely as possible to the facts, with exclusive testimonies and ultra-precise reconstructions.
The cherry on top? Benoît Allemane, the iconic French voice of Morgan Freeman, delivers the narration. His deep, rich tone adds even more power to each scene.

Why You Absolutely Must See Ascq 44:

  1. Discover a lesser-known local story: Thought you knew everything about World War II around here? Spoiler alert: this film will surprise you.
  2. Honor the victims: It’s a chance to pay tribute to the courage of those who lived through the unimaginable and to keep their memory alive.
  3. Incredible attention to detail: From the costumes to the recreation, it's all meticulously crafted.
    4. sanctified by testimonials, everything is designed to immerse you in the era.

Ready to be moved?

Ascq 44: The Martyrs of the North is coming in April 2024 and promises to leave a lasting impression. A film that, beneath its tough exterior, reminds us just how overlooked our regional history can be... and it deserves our full attention. So, keep an eye on the theaters showing it: you might just come out changed.

Click here to check out the trailer

Martyrs of the North
List of preview screenings:
March 28 at La Coupole - Center for History and 3D Planetarium at 6:30 PM
April 2 at UGC Villeneuve d'Ascq at 8 PM
April 3 at Cinema Le pat the Marcq-en-Baroeul Arts at 6:15 PM
On April 13 at the UGC in Villeneuve d'Ascq at 6:15 PM
On April 16 at the St Michel space in Paris at 8:30 PM
On April 19 in Orchies at 7:00 PM