Summaries

The untold story of a Royal "propagandist in pearls" whose wartime friendship with President Roosevelt became a vital catalyst to win back freedom for her tiny occupied country.

Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg was a "propagandist in pearls" who used personal charm and the power of radio to reach her people in their darkest hour. Combining vivid eye-witness testimony with dramatic reconstruction, Leif Letzebuerger is the story of how one of the world's smallest democracies survived the brutal occupation of Hitler's Third Reich. And it reveals a powerful and lasting truth: ordinary people will endure hardship, imprisonment, even death, if they believe they have someone to believe in - to keep alive their hopes.—Ray Tostevin - Director ([email protected])

Details

Keywords
  • sacrifice
  • reference to franklin d. roosevelt
  • hope
  • luxembourg
  • grand duchess
Genres
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 18, 2008
Countries of origin United Kingdom Luxembourg
Language English Luxembourgish
Filming locations Chicago, Illinois, USA
Production companies Centre National de l'Audiovisuel Grace Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix 3 Channel Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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