La Honte et l’Oubli, Travailleuses Françaises en Allemagne nazie

The film delves into the complex history surrounding these women, who were encouraged by the Vichy government to leave France for factory work. Beginning in 1940, many of these young urban women sought employment out of social necessity rather than ideological alignment. Upon their return to France in 1945, they faced stigma and were labeled as collaborators, leading to a silence surrounding their experiences that lasted for decades.

Through a blend of personal narratives, documents, and previously unexamined archives, La Honte et l’Oubli presents a historical investigation into a largely forgotten chapter of World War II. The documentary aims to shed light on the stories of these women and confront the taboo surrounding their contributions during a tumultuous period in history.