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In Occupied France during World War II, Jean Aurenche and Jean Devaivre are both employed in the film industry. Parisian Aurenche works as a screenwriter, when not juggling his various mistresses. Angry with the German occupation, he attempts to keep on with his work while resisting all overtures to write for the Nazi Party. Family man Devaivre is an assistant director in one of the Boulogne studios.... See Full Description
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Drama, Biopic and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 50 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 11th, 2002 (NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
Empire Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$26,617 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Boxoffice Magazine, Wade Major
"...a fascinating film..." more...
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A |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"What Tavernier does here is celebrate filmmakers who did the best they could under the circumstances." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...masterful..." more...
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A |
Film Journal International, Doris Toumarkine
"...fails to hit the entertainment bull's-eye..." more...
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C |
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