In the dark of the cinema laughing at films of German occupiers. ‘Then the light in the hall went on’

Guided tour of the Drents Archief in Assen where people can view files from the Second World War. In the photo, archive employee Jan de Lange provides text and explanation. Photo: Rens Hooyenga

“If there was suddenly loud laughter, shouting or whistles at a fragment, the light in the room went on and the police wanted to know who was responsible,” says volunteer Jan Bruggink of the Drents Archive in Assen. “Little chance, of course, that someone reported.”

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