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A Russian intelligence operative (Emir Kusturica) passes classified documents to a French engineer (Guillaume Canet).

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Philip French Guardian 05/01/2011
It is a richly intriguing tale about high intrigue, though at times a trifle uncertain... Go to Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian 04/28/2011
3/5
This is a satisfyingly sober thriller, almost melancholy in tone - and as morally complex as a John Le Carr novel. Go to Full Review Alice Levick Little White Lies 04/28/2011
4/5
The tale of a truly fascinating but little-known espionage operation is told with panache and a dynamic central pairing. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Mar 12
2/4
It’s ultimately difficult to envision most viewers finding much within L’Affaire Farewell worth embracing... Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 08/10/2022
Aside from so many problems, what remains of Farewell is interesting. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine 03/20/2018
4/5
... like the good action and suspense films from the 70s. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 2 Success in 1 hour and 53 minutes. In French (France) and English versions with English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Liam D @Mediawatcher2003 09/11/2024 An highly engaging and suspenseful thriller with a great script, fantastic acting and solid direction See more 11/30/2013 Espionage in the USSR. Based on a true story, none the less interesting. Why oh why were they being so careless and obviously suspicious? See more 10/17/2013 The performances are really good and the staging is quite believable and impressive. The plot is really well done ... the only problem is that it is really far from the actual facts. See more 09/15/2013 Taut and well made spy period thriller; a mood piece negotiating a large web of complications in an astute fashion--A Mind-Boggling True Story!! See more 09/02/2013 Fascinating largely-real-life episode, and a very well made film around it. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Christian Carion

Director

Emir Kusturica

Sergei Gregoriev

Guillaume Canet

Pierre Froment

Alexandra Maria Lara

Jessica Froment

Ingeborga Dapkunaite

Natasha

Willem Dafoe

Feeney

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Movie Info

Synopsis A Russian intelligence operative (Emir Kusturica) passes classified documents to a French engineer (Guillaume Canet).
Director
Christian Carion
Producer
Philippe Boeffard, Bertrand Faivre, Christophe Rossignon
Screenwriter
Christian Carion, Eric Raynaud, Eric Raynaud
Distributor
NeoClassics Films
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 23, 2010, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 12, 2011
Runtime
1h 53m