Laissez Passer (aka Safe Conduct) (2001)
Based on true events, Bertrand Tavernier's epic new film enthrallingly depicts one of France's most controversial periods in history - the early 1940's during the Nazi occupation - against the background of the French film industry. Set in Paris, the story follows two men who struggle to maintain their integrity while working for the German controlled Continental Film Studios. Aurenche (Denis Podalydes) is a writer with a complicated love life who injects his scripts with subversive messages, while assistant director Devaivre (Jacques Gamblin) uses his position as a cover for his increasingly hazardous activities with the resistance. Vividly recreating the day-to-day danger, fear and uncertainty of wartime France, 'Laissez-Passer' is a fascinating and engrossing film from the filmmaker Martin Scorsese described as one of France's leading directors.
Classification: Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over
Starring: Jacques Gamblin, Denis Podalydes, Charlotte Kady, Christian Berkel, Marie Gillian
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Members Reviews
Reviewed by: JN
a different view on the occupation
I thought that was a well acted and quite ambiguous film on people trying to continue their lives and continue their job (making films) while not compromising too much.
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Laissez Passer (aka Safe Conduct)
 
Genres:
Drama

Run Time:
163 Minutes

Awards:
2002 Berlinale: Silver Bear for Best Actor

Subtitles:
English

Languages:
French

Countries:
France

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:
24/03/2003

Production Year:
2001

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Colour:
Colour

Special Features:
  • Interview with director Bertand Tavernier
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Filmmaker and cast filmographies
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