The Forgotten Battle (2020)

“The Forgotten Battle” (2020) is a powerful World War II drama that brings to light the lesser-known Battle of the Scheldt. Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., the film intertwines the stories of three characters: a Dutch resistance fighter, a British glider pilot, and a young German soldier. Set in the autumn of 1944, it captures the harrowing experiences and moral complexities faced by individuals on different sides of the conflict. The film’s gritty realism, compelling performances, and meticulous attention to historical detail provide an immersive and emotionally charged depiction of this pivotal yet overlooked battle. “The Forgotten Battle” is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made and the enduring impact of war on those who lived through it.

Set during World War II, The Forgotten Battle (De Slag om de Schelde) is a gripping war drama centered around the Battle of the Scheldt (1944)—a crucial but often overlooked conflict that played a pivotal role in securing Allied victory in Western Europe.

The film follows three different perspectives caught in the turmoil of war:

Marinus van Staveren (Gijs Blom), a young Dutch soldier who joins the German army, struggling with loyalty and morality.
Walt Stubbins (Jamie Flatters), a British glider pilot who crash-lands behind enemy lines and must fight for survival.
Teuntje Visser (Susan Radder), a Dutch resistance fighter who risks everything to help the Allies.
As their paths cross on the flooded battlefields of Zeeland, each character faces harrowing choices, testing their courage and morality against the brutal reality of war.