Melville's dark and sombre attitude towards the French resistance in WW11. Miles away from the Hollywood heroics to instill an atmospheric brooding slow paced but engaging tour de force. Shot in blue/grey mood episotic but mounts in tension. Melville's study features strong acting, spatial styling as the events begin to unfold. Simone Signoret is a stand out among the fine cast.The superb commentary, academic but accessible insight into Melville, the resistance is well worth a visit.