Behind The Line – Escape To Dunkirk DVD

The story opens in 1940 Belgium, specifically within the dense Ardennes Forest. Here, Danny and his friend Bill are captured by SS troopers and moved to a holding camp. The environment is defined by confinement and the looming threat of transfer to camps deep within German territory.

Commander Schmit, a keen observer of combat sports, notices Danny’s skill during courtyard fights. He forces Danny into organized bouts, initially expecting him to throw a match for entertainment. Instead, Danny wins, earning a dangerous second chance against the undefeated champion known as The Black Hun.

While Danny faces the ring, other prisoners view these events as a distraction. They organize an audacious escape attempt, aiming to slip away before their scheduled transfer. The narrative balances the physical struggle of the boxers with the covert planning of the entire prisoner population.

This DVD arrives in a standard retail carton measuring 30 x 15 x 5 cm, weighing approximately 1 kg. The multi-colour packaging hints at the varied tones of the war story inside, offering a tangible alternative to digital streaming for collectors of mid-century conflict cinema.

• Set in 1940 Belgium's Ardennes Forest
• Features boxer Danny and his squad
• Antagonist Commander Schmit loves boxing
• Includes fight against The Black Hun
• Multi-colour cover art design

1940 Belgium, the Ardennes Forest. Danny, his friend Bill & their squad are captured, by SS troopers and taken to a holding camp, Commander in charge Schmit, a fan of boxing, notices Danny’s ability whilst fighting in the courtyard & forces him into an organized fight. Despite being told to throw the fight Danny wins it. As punishment Schmit arranges a second fight against his own Champion, The Black Hun, who has never been defeated. The other prisoners see this as an opportunity to organize an audacious escape attempt before they all get transferred to camps deep within German territory. Can Danny stand up against the Black Hun and will the escape work or will the POW’s plan be discovered, and their hopes of escape ended for good.

The greatest prison break of WWII.