Farewell, Mr. Haffmann

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Farewell, Mr. Haffmann

Released Dec 22, 2023

1h 56m

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The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new historical drama from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on Jean-Philippe Daguerre's celebrated, multi Molière Award-winning play. Occupied Paris, 1941: all members of the Jewish community are instructed to come forward and identify themselves to authorities. Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann (Auteuil), fearing the worst, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers his employee François Mercier (Gilles Lellouche) the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides. But his own attempts to escape are thwarted, and Haffmann is forced to seek his assistant's protection. It's a risky proposition for both men, and one that Mercier's wife Blanche (a wonderful Sara Giraudeau) is skeptical of. As the couple move in to the Haffmann home, the agreement turns into a Faustian bargain, one that will forever change the fate of all...

Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

As Holocaust dramas go, the advantage to this film is that, ultimately, it's a psychological study.

Apr 17, 2024

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Thanks to its actors, there’s a credibly heavy sense of the personal prisons within literal ones that only a wretched war can foster.

Apr 6, 2024

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David Stratton

The Australian

The bleak setting of Paris backstreets in this nightmare period is beautifully evoked in the photography by Denis Rouden and the production design by Philippe Chiffre.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 26, 2022

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Simi Horwitz

The Forward

The psychological thriller dramatizes a morally complex and compelling Faustian narrative that touches on the power dynamics underlying class and gender inequality, antisemitism and, most central, the brutality of the Nazi regime.

Sep 13, 2024

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

“Farewell, Mr. Haffmann” is an involving and thoughtful period piece.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 13, 2024

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Toba Singer

culturevulture.net

Fred Cavayé offers up a glimpse of how the workings of fascism sort moral fiber.

May 29, 2024

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Julie

Brilliant performances, gripping story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Steven B

Well written plot about life in Nazi occupied France

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Judith Nordahl

This movie was brilliantincredibly moving.interesting twists I loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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ellen S

Extremely powerful movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Caryn

Fantastic movie, Suspenseful, breathtaking, beautifully acted. Superb writing, surprising!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Jorge M

Excellent plot with unexpected turn of events. Superb acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Mr. Haffmann

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François Mercier

Sara Giraudeau

Blanche

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Synopsis

The legendary Daniel Auteuil gives one of his most superlative screen performances in the gripping new historical drama from writer/director Fred Cavayé, based on Jean-Philippe Daguerre's celebrated, multi Molière Award-winning play. Occupied Paris, 1941: all members of the Jewish community are instructed to come forward and identify themselves to authorities. Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann (Auteuil), fearing the worst, arranges for his family to flee the city and offers his employee François Mercier (Gilles Lellouche) the chance to take over his store until the conflict subsides. But his own attempts to escape are thwarted, and Haffmann is forced to seek his assistant's protection. It's a risky proposition for both men, and one that Mercier's wife Blanche (a wonderful Sara Giraudeau) is skeptical of. As the couple move in to the Haffmann home, the agreement turns into a Faustian bargain, one that will forever change the fate of all...

Director: Fred Cavayé
Producer: Philippe Rousselet
Screenwriter: Fred Cavayé, Sarah Kaminsky
Distributor: Menemsha Films
Genre: Drama, History
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 56m