The Forgotten Battle (2020) “The Forgotten Battle” is a Dutch war drama film released in 2020, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. The movie is set during World War II and revolves around three main characters from different backgrounds who find themselves caught up in the Battle of the Scheldt.

This was a lesser-known but crucial battle that took place in the autumn of 1944 in the Netherlands, as Allied forces fought to secure the Scheldt estuary and open up the port of Antwerp. The film intertwines the stories of a young Dutch resistance fighter, a British glider pilot, and a German soldier, each grappling with their own moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of war.

As the battle unfolds, they are forced to confront their beliefs, loyalties, and the devastating consequences of conflict. “The Forgotten Battle” sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of World War II history while exploring themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the human cost of war.