Occupied Paris, 1941: Dedicated jeweler Joseph Haffmann (Daniel 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.
Celebrated actor Daniel Auteuil gives one of his best screen performances in the gripping new historical drama from writer/director Fred Cavayé. Based on Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s award-winning play, the film is rich in moral complexity and empathy.
Filmography: Penny Pincher! (2016), Les infidèles (2012), Anything for Her (2008).