Le Havre
France • 2011
Director
#619Criterion Collection →Synopsis
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.
Synopsis
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorAki Kaurismäki
WriterAki Kaurismäki
CinematographerTimo Salminen
EditorTimo Linnasalo
ProducerAki Kaurismäki
Cast
André Wilmsas Marcel Marx
Kati Outinenas Arletty
Jean-Pierre Darroussinas Monet
Blondin Miguelas Idrissa
Elina Saloas Claire