United States / Nov 01, 2023
Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII (2023)
In a secretive WWII code-breaking hub, a young British woman's allegiance to her country collides with a passionate romance with an American soldier, leading to a transatlantic tale of love, sacrifice, and a family legacy wrapped in wartime secrets.
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Plot
In the midst of World War II's turmoil, the quaint British town of Bury St. Edmonds becomes a focal point where lives intersect and secrets unravel. An 18-year-old woman finds herself caught in the throes of a great wartime secret – the breaking of the German Enigma code. Her recruitment into the "Ultra" program brings her to the heart of Bletchley Park's most clandestine operations, where Alan Turing and his team forge the world's first computer in a bid to crack the ever-changing German codes. Every day, she grapples with the weight of the secret, so profound that even her family is oblivious to her covert role. Meanwhile, she captures the heart of an assertive American soldier and their whirlwind wartime romance culminates in a heartwarming union, facing the challenges of the Official Secrets Act. The soldier, persistent and deeply in love, goes to great lengths, in order to secure her release from the program and to solidify their commitment to one another.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Decoding Jean: Secrets of WWII |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps |
| Official site | eldoradofilms.com |
| Release date | 1 novembre 2023 |
| Production | Daniel L. Bernardi, Birdy Wei-Ting Hung |
| Writer | Hannah Anderson |
| Editing | Hannah Anderson, Robert Barbarino |
| Cinematography | Isaac Billanfante, Robert Barbarino |
| Assistant directors | Hannah Anderson |
| Camera operators | Isaac Billanfante, Robert Barbarino |
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| Additional photography | Isaac Billanfante, Robert Barbarino |
| Visual effects | Hannah Anderson |
| Music | Dan Olmsted |
| Sound | Dan Olmsted |
| Budget | 22.000 € |
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