Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud poster

Basic Info

Release: May 15, 2010

Runtime: 68 min

Status: Released

Videos

Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud | Full Official Trailer | JB Blanc | Leslie Caron (YouTube)

Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud

2010 68 min

Overview

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.