A Self-Made Hero (1996)

In post-WWII France, Albert Dehousse learns his father wasn't the war hero he was led to believe; he was simply a regular soldier. Adding to this shock, Albert discovers his mother collaborated with the enemy during the occupation. This forces him to confront the complicated truth about his family and their involvement in a pivotal moment in European history. As Albert processes these revelations, he struggles to understand how they shape his identity and place in a country recovering from the war. The film is a character-driven story exploring family, betrayal, and national identity against the backdrop of post-war France.