Almost Peaceful (2002)
Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors. Variety called it "thoroughly charming. Sad, gentle, and funny in the best French tradition of high quality cinema." A film by Marcelo Gomes
Director: Michel Deville
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 18, 2002
Cast
- Simon Abkarian - Albert
- Zabou Breitman - Léa
- Vincent Elbaz - Léon
- Lubna Azabal - Jacqueline
- Denis Podalydès - Charles
- Julie Gayet - Mme Andrée
- Malik Zidi - Joseph
- Stanislas Merhar - Maurice
- Clotilde Courau - Simone
- Sylvie Milhaud - Mme Sarah
Screenplay
- Robert Bober (Novel)
- Rosalinde Deville
Cinematography: André Diot
Editing: Andrea Sedláčková, Judith Rivière Kawa
Production: Eléfilm
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Michel Deville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Almost Peaceful about?
- Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors. Variety called it "thoroughly charming. Sad, gentle, and funny in the best French tradition of high quality cinema." A film by Marcelo Gomes
- Who directed Almost Peaceful?
- Almost Peaceful was directed by Michel Deville.
- Who stars in Almost Peaceful?
- Almost Peaceful stars Simon Abkarian, Zabou Breitman, Vincent Elbaz, Lubna Azabal, Denis Podalydès, Julie Gayet.
- How long is Almost Peaceful?
- Almost Peaceful has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Almost Peaceful?
- Almost Peaceful is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Almost Peaceful produced?
- Almost Peaceful was produced in France.