A Man of His Time (2026)

A Man of His Time (2026) poster

September 1940. Self-styled author and "political strategist" Henri Marre arrives alone in Vichy as the authoritarian regime settles in. Broke, estranged from his family, and carrying copies of his self-published manifesto Notre Salut (Our Salvation), the 49-year-old is determined to secure what he believes is his rightful place in the new administration. In his writing, Henri sets out his patriotic convictions and his engineer’s methodology: efficiency above all. Claiming he wants to help save France after defeat, he does whatever is required to remain useful, serving the machinery of the new order with increasing skill. But he may be pursuing something more urgent: escape from his own ruin.

Director: Emmanuel Marre
Genre: History, Comedy
Runtime: 153 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Olivier Boonjing
Editing: Nicolas Rumpl
Production: Kidam, Michigan Films, RTBF, BeTV
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Emmanuel Marre
More Films in Genre: History, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Man of His Time about?
September 1940. Self-styled author and "political strategist" Henri Marre arrives alone in Vichy as the authoritarian regime settles in. Broke, estranged from his family, and carrying copies of his self-published manifesto Notre Salut (Our Salvation), the 49-year-old is determined to secure what he believes is his rightful place in the new administration. In his writing, Henri sets out his patriotic convictions and his engineer’s methodology: efficiency above all. Claiming he wants to help save France after defeat, he does whatever is required to remain useful, serving the machinery of the new order with increasing skill. But he may be pursuing something more urgent: escape from his own ruin.
Who directed A Man of His Time?
A Man of His Time was directed by Emmanuel Marre.
Who stars in A Man of His Time?
A Man of His Time stars Swann Arlaud, Sandrine Blancke, Mathieu Perotto.
How long is A Man of His Time?
A Man of His Time has a runtime of 2h 33m (153 minutes).
What genre is A Man of His Time?
A Man of His Time is a History, Comedy film.
Where was A Man of His Time produced?
A Man of His Time was produced in Belgium, France.