War of the Buttons (2011) (2011)

Overview

Set against the backdrop of occupied France, Lebrac orchestrates a mock battle between rival youth gangs. However, the stakes rise when his crush, a Jewish girl, faces the threat of exposure by Nazi sympathizers in their community. As tensions escalate, Lebrac and his friends must confront the harsh realities of their environment, shifting their playful rivalry into a fight for survival. The innocence of childhood clashes with the grim complexities of war, forcing the village to take a stand for what is right amidst the turmoil.