Released:
2002-01-09

Overview:
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.

Director:
Bertrand Tavernier

Runtime:
2h 51min

Genre:
War, Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Jacques Gamblin
  as
  Jean-Devaivre
• 
  Denis Podalydès
  as
  Jean Aurenche
• 
  Charlotte Kady
  as
  Suzanne Raymond
• 
  Marie Desgranges
  as
  Simone Devaivre
• 
  Ged Marlon
  as
  Jean-Paul Le Chanois