Even If She Had Been a Criminal...

About This Movie

Even If She Had Been a Criminal... is a fascinating, albeit unsettling documentary that captures the aftermath of World War II through striking French archival footage. The film starts with a barrage of rapid-fire images, evoking the chaos and destruction of war. Then it slows, almost jarringly, to showcase the euphoric moments of liberation. But this joy quickly gives way to a darker examination of societal retribution. The pacing is deliberately disorienting, mirroring the emotional turbulence of those times. Public shaming of women, accused of collaboration, is both haunting and revealing. It’s a raw look at how trauma manifests in communal judgment. The stark visuals and unsettling themes stick with you, making it distinctively impactful.

Explores themes of war and societal judgmentUtilizes archival footage effectivelyPacing contrasts liberation with darker realities