During the Nazi occupation of France as two filmmakers attempt to navigate their careers without compromising their ideals. Facing pressure from the Vichy government, assistant director Jean Devaivre uses his position at the German-controlled studio Continental Films as a cover for his resistance activities, while screenwriter Jean Aurenche uses his wits to keep from being involved in the creation of any collaborationist propaganda.
Direction
Tavernier's love letter to the filmmakers who saved his childhood.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp you'll need subtitles AND a history degree.
Production
Recreated Continental Films with obsessive period authenticity.
Director
Bertrand Tavernier
Jacques Gamblin
Jean-Devaivre
Denis Podalydès
Jean Aurenche
Charlotte Kady
Suzanne Raymond
Marie Desgranges
Simone Devaivre
Ged Marlon
Jean-Paul Le Chanois
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Maurice Tourneur
Laurent Schilling
Charles Spaak
Maria Pitarresi
Reine Sorignal
Christian Berkel
Alfred Greven
Richard Sammel
Richard Pottier
Marie Gillain
Olga
Olivier Gourmet
Roger Richebé
Philippe Saïd
Pierre Nord
Liliane Rovère
Mémaine
Götz Burger
Bauermeister
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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