A Self-Made Hero

In post-WWII France, the small town of Albert Dehousse is shaken by the revelation that his father was not the war hero he once believed him to be, but rather an ordinary man who served in the army. As if this discovery weren't unsettling enough, Albert also uncovers a shocking secret about his mother: she was a collaborator during the occupation. This revelation forces Albert to confront the complexities of his family's history and their roles in one of the most tumultuous periods in European history. As he navigates this new understanding, Albert must grapple with how these truths impact his identity and sense of belonging in a nation still healing from war's scars. With rich character development and a poignant exploration of family, betrayal, and national identity, the film delves into the intricacies of personal relationships amidst the broader historical backdrop of post-WWII France.