Truth & Treason

When loyalty to country turns into loyalty to a lie, young Helmuth Hübener decides to act, risking his safety to get truthful information into a tightly controlled society. He and a handful of friends produce and distribute underground leaflets to challenge state propaganda, a move that draws the attention of the Gestapo and forces him to weigh personal safety against moral responsibility. The film follows his quiet determination, the growing danger around him, and the choices he makes as pressure mounts, showing how ordinary people respond when the truth becomes dangerous.

Directed by Matt Whitaker from a script by creator Ethan Vincent, Truth & Treason premiered in 2025. The cast is led by Ewan Horrocks as Helmuth Hübener, with Rupert Evans, Ferdinand McKay, Daf Thomas, and Nye Occomore in key roles, and the production favors intimate period detail over spectacle.

Critics have noted strong lead work from Horrocks and an atmosphere of tight suspense, reflected in a user vote average of 7.658/10 from 20 votes. Reviewers have commented on its focus on moral clarity, the costs of dissent, and the way small acts can have big consequences, even as opinions vary on pacing and tone.

Audiences and commentators have used the film as a prompt for discussion about youth resistance, civic duty, and how societies respond to dissenting voices. It has stirred renewed interest in Hübener's real-life story and encouraged conversations about what it means to tell the truth under oppressive regimes.

Truth & Treason pursued a modest release strategy in 2025, targeting specialty cinemas and interested viewers rather than wide commercial dominance. Its reach emphasized discussion and historical interest over mainstream box office impact.