( La Rafle , 2010) is a harrowing and visually polished historical drama that tackles one of the darkest, most controversial chapters in French history: the 1942 Vel' d'Hiv Roundup. Film Overview
Directed by Rose Bosch and based on extensive research, the film reconstructs the events of July 16, 1942, when French police—acting as accomplices to the Nazis—arrested over 13,000 Jews in Paris . The victims, including 4,000 children, were crammed into a bicycle stadium under inhumane conditions before being sent to transit camps and, ultimately, Auschwitz .
Reviewers from sites like IMDb and The Guardian highlight several key elements that make this film noteworthy: The Round Up - La Rafle - IMDb
