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Produced by the RAF Film Unit during the final years of the Second World War this docu-drama was intended to inform the public about the work of the Special Operations Executive. Focusing on the way aid and assistance was provided to the resistance forces in continental Europe during the years of Nazi occupation it features recreations of real adventures and stars actual SOE operatives Captain Harry Ree and Jacqueline Nearne as two agents working alongside the French Resistance.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Now It Can Be Told is an authentic World War II drama shot in black and white in 1944-45, featuring two british agents played by the actual agents themselves, captain Harry Ree, alias "Felix" and Jacqueline Nearne alias "Cat", both trained by the British S.O.E., flown into France after lengthy preparations, parachuting into a specific area that is also authentically depicted in the film.
Their mission is twofold: The woman, "Cat", is the team's radio operator and eyes and ears in the area, whereas captain "Felix's" job is to make contact with and cooperate with several local resistance groups, set up new groups, and provide them with weapons dropped from the air. He also train them for all sorts of sabotage actions and lead them on various raids against the german occupants.
As the story unfolds tension gradually increases with the germans closing in on their network, killing one other british radio operator in the area as well as making several arrests that puts the entire french resistance and their british liaisons in life-threatening jeopardy. For historians on WWII and others interested in the second world war this film is a unique documentation brimming with nerve wrecking tension that makes it a definite must have.
The film also contains two bonus features, "French Communique" from 1940 and "Le Journal de la Resistance" from 1944, secretly filmed by local resistance in France during the war.
A solid and highly recommendable film.
Their mission is twofold: The woman, "Cat", is the team's radio operator and eyes and ears in the area, whereas captain "Felix's" job is to make contact with and cooperate with several local resistance groups, set up new groups, and provide them with weapons dropped from the air. He also train them for all sorts of sabotage actions and lead them on various raids against the german occupants.
As the story unfolds tension gradually increases with the germans closing in on their network, killing one other british radio operator in the area as well as making several arrests that puts the entire french resistance and their british liaisons in life-threatening jeopardy. For historians on WWII and others interested in the second world war this film is a unique documentation brimming with nerve wrecking tension that makes it a definite must have.
The film also contains two bonus features, "French Communique" from 1940 and "Le Journal de la Resistance" from 1944, secretly filmed by local resistance in France during the war.
A solid and highly recommendable film.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
This film is a true-to-life portrayal of a couple of SOE agents during WWII, from recruitment, through training, to their eventual drops into France to aid the resistance movement there. It reminded me very strongly of another movie, "Carve Her Name With Pride".
The courage displayed by the agents in question in "Now..." is almost unbelievable, but we know they both possessed it, and exhibited it, during their stints in the wartime SOE.
The War Office did a remarkable job in producing this film. I would recommend it to anyone with wartime memories, and even to those who don't who have a curiousity about events of that time.
The courage displayed by the agents in question in "Now..." is almost unbelievable, but we know they both possessed it, and exhibited it, during their stints in the wartime SOE.
The War Office did a remarkable job in producing this film. I would recommend it to anyone with wartime memories, and even to those who don't who have a curiousity about events of that time.
35 of 41 people found the following review helpful
It is a common misconception that guerrilla/resistance movements arise spontaneously, following the invasion and occupation of a nations homeland; with the outraged citizenry banding together to drive out the hated invader. In reality this is almost never the case. To have any hope of success, the terrorist/freedom fighters need a constant supply of weapons, explosives, communications equipment, skilled personnel, information, and much much more; in large enough quantities to fight what is in fact a small war, over periods measured in years, often decades.
The only institutions with the necessary motivation, wealth and equipment to do this are other national Governments. Just a few examples are:- French Resistance, sponsor British Gov't; IRA, sponsors American money/Libyan Gov't; Taliban(When fighting Russians), sponsor USA; Taliban (When fighting USA) sponsor Iran. Now it Can be Told is an incredible film, in that it documents how the British Gov't put into effect Chuchills orders to "Set Europe ablaze!".
Using genuine SOE agents, Captain Harry Ree DSO OBE and Jacqueline Nearne MBE as actors; this film shows the viewer how it's done. From recruit selection, training, agent insertion, through organization of safe houses, arms caches, local recruitment and supply drops to industrial and military sabotage, plus the penalties of failure; this film lays it all out in a clear and very entertaining way. As with many of these old black and white films made during and after the War, there is no graphic violence, brutality or coarse language; but the message is very clear; the British Empire was a foe to be feared by those foolish enough to arouse her fury.
I have no hesitation in recommending this film whatsoever; it's a classic, and almost certainly compulsory viewing by the Iranian special Forces at the present time!Now It Can Be Told [1944] - IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Official Collection [DVD]
The only institutions with the necessary motivation, wealth and equipment to do this are other national Governments. Just a few examples are:- French Resistance, sponsor British Gov't; IRA, sponsors American money/Libyan Gov't; Taliban(When fighting Russians), sponsor USA; Taliban (When fighting USA) sponsor Iran. Now it Can be Told is an incredible film, in that it documents how the British Gov't put into effect Chuchills orders to "Set Europe ablaze!".
Using genuine SOE agents, Captain Harry Ree DSO OBE and Jacqueline Nearne MBE as actors; this film shows the viewer how it's done. From recruit selection, training, agent insertion, through organization of safe houses, arms caches, local recruitment and supply drops to industrial and military sabotage, plus the penalties of failure; this film lays it all out in a clear and very entertaining way. As with many of these old black and white films made during and after the War, there is no graphic violence, brutality or coarse language; but the message is very clear; the British Empire was a foe to be feared by those foolish enough to arouse her fury.
I have no hesitation in recommending this film whatsoever; it's a classic, and almost certainly compulsory viewing by the Iranian special Forces at the present time!Now It Can Be Told [1944] - IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Official Collection [DVD]
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Abominable Acting
Yes it's a true story.What let's this down is the WOEFUL acting and Non-Existent budget.Any suspense or tension created in the storyline is instantly dissipated by the INCONGRUOUS... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Awfully nice chap
Authentic WW2 atmosphere but not the real story
The acting is somewhat stilted (as was most at that time) but there is an authentic feel to this movie. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Raybee
very workmanlike production, pleasing in its simple delviery
excellent transfer and sound
as simple as it is laid out, it is very satisfying in its exposition of the development of SOE cells
as simple as it is laid out, it is very satisfying in its exposition of the development of SOE cells
Published 8 months ago by macfriendlyphones
Now it can be told
An excellent production that is well worth seeing. I already knew about the
subject matter but wanted a good copy.
subject matter but wanted a good copy.
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mr. I. L. Lindon
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