Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud (2010)
Madame Simone Renaud witnessed the liberation of France on June 6, 1944 from a very unique viewpoint: St. Mere Eglise, the first town liberated during the D-Day invasion. It was here that she and her husband, the mayor of St. Mere Eglise, witnessed so many American soldiers giving their lives to protect freedom and democracy. Their small town became these soldiers' final resting place and Madame Renaud spent a lifetime tending to their graves and corresponding with their loved ones back home. She became a friend, family and touchstone to those whose lives were forever changed on that day.
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: May 15, 2010
Cast
- JB Blanc - Voice Actor
- Leslie Caron - Simone Renaud (Voice)
- Melissa Disney - Voice Actor
- Kate Higgins - Voice Actor
- Jonathan Lipow - Narrator
- Cindy Robinson - Voice Actor
- Christopher Corey Smith - Voice Actor
Music: Bruce Chianese
Editing: Mike Wech
Production: DesertRock Entertainment, Juniper Post, Roush Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
france, d-day, soldiers, normandy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud about?
- Madame Simone Renaud witnessed the liberation of France on June 6, 1944 from a very unique viewpoint: St. Mere Eglise, the first town liberated during the D-Day invasion. It was here that she and her husband, the mayor of St. Mere Eglise, witnessed so many American soldiers giving their lives to protect freedom and democracy. Their small town became these soldiers' final resting place and Madame Renaud spent a lifetime tending to their graves and corresponding with their loved ones back home. She became a friend, family and touchstone to those whose lives were forever changed on that day.
- Who stars in Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud?
- Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud stars JB Blanc, Leslie Caron, Melissa Disney, Kate Higgins, Jonathan Lipow, Cindy Robinson.
- How long is Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud?
- Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud?
- Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud produced?
- Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud was produced in United States of America.