Safe Conduct (2002)
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
Genre: War, Drama, History
Runtime: 171 min
Release Date: January 9, 2002
Cast
- Jacques Gamblin - Jean-Devaivre
- Denis Podalydès - Jean Aurenche
- Charlotte Kady - Suzanne Raymond
- Marie Desgranges - Simone Devaivre
- Ged Marlon - Jean-Paul Le Chanois
- Philippe Morier-Genoud - Maurice Tourneur
- Laurent Schilling - Charles Spaak
- Maria Pitarresi - Reine Sorignal
- Christian Berkel - Alfred Greven
- Richard Sammel - Richard Pottier
Screenplay
- Bertrand Tavernier (Screenplay)
- Jean Cosmos (Screenplay)
- Jean Devaivre (Novel)
Music: Antoine Duhamel
Cinematography: Alain Choquart
Editing: Sophie Brunet
Production: France 2 Cinéma, KC Medien, Les Films Alain Sarde, StudioCanal, Little Bear, France 3 Cinéma, Vértigo Films
Country: France, Germany, Spain
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Safe Conduct about?
- 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.
- Who directed Safe Conduct?
- Safe Conduct was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
- Who stars in Safe Conduct?
- Safe Conduct stars Jacques Gamblin, Denis Podalydès, Charlotte Kady, Marie Desgranges, Ged Marlon, Philippe Morier-Genoud.
- How long is Safe Conduct?
- Safe Conduct has a runtime of 2h 51m (171 minutes).
- What genre is Safe Conduct?
- Safe Conduct is a War, Drama, History film.
- Where was Safe Conduct produced?
- Safe Conduct was produced in France, Germany, Spain.