description Female Agents Overview
The 2008 French historical drama centers on female resistance fighters during World War II. Inspired by the obituary of Lise de Baissac, a SOE heroine portrayed by Sophie Marceau, it depicts their activities. BBC Films contributed to the film’s production alongside Jean-Paul Salomé and a cast including Julie Depardieu.
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info Female Agents Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2008 |
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What is Female Agents about?
In May 1944, French resistance operative Louise Desfontaines recruits a five-woman commando team for the British SOE. Their mission is to rescue a captured agent, protect the secret of the Normandy landings, and eliminate German counter-intelligence officer Colonel Heindrich. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_Agents)
Is Female Agents based on a true story?
The film was inspired by an obituary of Lise de Baissac, a real SOE heroine from Mauritius. Sophie Marceau's character is named Louise Desfontaines, so the film is a fictionalized historical drama rather than a direct biography. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_Agents)
Who stars in Female Agents?
Sophie Marceau leads the cast, with Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Déborah François, and Moritz Bleibtreu. Jean-Paul Salomé directed the 2008 French film. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_Agents)
Did BBC Films help produce Female Agents?
Yes. BBC Films partly funded the 2008 production, which has a running time of about 112 minutes. The film uses French, German, and English dialogue. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Female_Agents)
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