French Dir Christian Carion's "COME WHAT MAY" with Int'l Cast Matthew Rhys, Oliver Gourmet and August Diehl

"COME WHAT MAY" will most likely receive an Acad Award nom for Best Foreign Film along with acting, directing & screenwriting for its exceptional ensemble of talented artists.  Dir/screenwriter Christian Carion (b. France 1963) has received numerous prestigious awards.  His film "Joyeux Noel" ('05) was based on true events during WWI when a peaceful truce was reached between German & British soldiers on Christmas eve.  "Come What May" is a WWII film that is a harsh & disturbing look at war, tyranny and man's inhumanity.  However, it's also an inspirational & heartwarming film depicting the best of humanity: courage, devotion, compassion & collaboration.  The film is a riveting, realistic depiction of the terrifying diaspora experienced by an entire French village fleeing the Germans.  The atrocities of war are viscerally felt on all fronts.  Hans, a German resistant (played by German actor August Diehl "Inglorious Basterd") flees Germany with his 8 year old son to a French village to avoid being arrested for his subversive anti-fascist propaganda.  He's taught his son to speak fluent French in order to seek safety in France.  The father/son's escape was terrifying as the Nazi's hunted down & shot everyone attempting to flee.  Having found refuge in a French farming village, Max reverts to German & his father is arrested as a spy.  Max falls under the protection of the villagers.  The local teacher Suzanne (French actress Alice Isaaz) becomes devoted to Max who longs for his father. This a thrilling & suspenseful war movie centered around the separation & quest for the father & son to reconnect & the French refugees to find safety in the south of France.  The parent/child reunion is extremely powerful & poignant as is the parting of the villagers.  Most illuminating is the banding together of a civilized community forced to flee. The bonds of brotherhood formed along the way of what comes with war was nothing less than miraculous and awe inspiring.  "The graveyard is the only place to find peace." "COME WHAT MAY" is a brilliant movie that argues oppression must be constantly fought. It's also a loving story of family & friendship that give life meaning.   I commend this captivating & intelligent film.  It advocates  against war, propoganda, and an imperialistic society. I highly recommend everyone to go see "COME WHAT MAY."  It will dominate the film awards.