Ciné-Club: Adieu Monsieur Haffmann (2022)

Adieu Monsieur Haffmann/ Farewell Mr.Haffmann (2022)

By Fred Cavayé with Daniel Auteuil, Sara Giraudeau, Gilles Lellouche

In French with English subtitles.

This historical drama of life in 1942 France is a humanist portrait of survival and resistance, as well as the tragic consequences of complicity and collaboration. Mercier is an ordinary man who only aspires to start a family with Blanche, the woman he loves. He is also the employee of Mr. Haffmann, a talented jeweler. 

Faced with the German occupation, the two men will have no other choice but to conclude an agreement whose consequences will upset the fate of our three characters.

The film blends suspense, intimacy, and dark humor

The bilingual introduction and the discussion will be led by Hélène Laroche Davis, Professor of Film Studies. 

French Food, wine and networking at 6:30pm before viewing the film together. Buffet by Fabrique Délices, Frenchery, and AF Silicon Valley. 

AF Members: $15 - Nonmembers: $20 - At the door: $25
Tickets are non refundable.

Event Program

Emerson School 2800 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto. Entrance to the Ciné-Club is at the back of the school, accessible from the end of the parking lot behind the building.