The film Blood & Gold arrives on French screens via Netflix on May 26, 2023. This production follows the story of Heinrich (played by Robert Maaser), a German deserter from the Second World War, who seeks to return home to his daughter. On his way, he is confronted by SS soldiers searching for treasure hidden by a Jewish prisoner.
Set in the spring of 1945, the film tells the story of Heinrich, Elsa (Marie Hacke), a courageous farmer, and a group of Nazis. Heinrich falls into the hands of a marauding SS group, whose leader (Alexander Scheer) leaves him hanging from a tree. Saved in extremis by Elsa, who hides him in her farmhouse, Heinrich and Elsa find themselves involved in an action-packed gold hunt.
The villagers, exasperated by the presence of the SS and keen to keep the treasure hidden, decide to resist them. The confrontation ends in a bloodbath in the village church.
The film lasts 1h40 minutes and is directed by Peter Thorwarth, with production by Christian Becker. The cast also includes Jördis Triebel, Stephan Grossmann, Florian Schmidtke, Petra Zieser, Gisela Aderhold and Jochen Nickel.
Blood & Gold promises to be an emotionally rich film, tackling themes such as courage, survival and the quest for redemption in wartime. The actors' performances are eagerly awaited, and the film could establish itself as a hit on the Netflix platform.
To sum up, Blood & Gold is a gripping war film that will be released in France on Netflix on May 26, 2023. Don't miss this long-awaited release, and get ready for a thrilling adventure with Heinrich and Elsa.