Un monde presque paisible

Dec 18 2002 Unrated 1h 34m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

Plot

Jewish tailor Albert (Abkarian) and his wife Lea (Breitman) are reestablishing their business in 1946 Paris. Albert hires six people, more than he needs to meet current slow season demand, and all but Jacqueline (Lubna Azabal) are Jews who somehow survived the occupation. Slowly, tentatively they get to know each other as they cut, stitch, press, and fit men's and women's clothes. But each has to reestablish his or her life and relationships among sometimes indifferent or hostile Parisians.

Written by

Robert Bober, Michel Deville, Rosalinde Deville

Directed by

Michel Deville

Cast

Simon Abkarian, Zabou Breitman, Vincent Elbaz

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Eléfilm

Languages

Français

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
409
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA