Farewell Mr Haffmann - MRAC Cinema Night

The film chronicles how a Jewish jeweler, after an edict that orders all Jews to identify themselves, hands his family business to his assistant after securing his own family’s escape from Paris.

Maryborough Regional Arts Council (MRAC) presents

Farewell Mr Haffmann

Wednesday 13th September 2022 6.30pm Followed by refreshments

Film Release date: 2021   Film language: French

This historical drama set in occupied Paris in 1941and directed by Fred Cavayé is based on an award-winning play. Starring Daniel Auteuil as Mr Haffmann, the film chronicles how a Jewish jeweler, after an edict that orders all Jews to identify themselves, hands his family business to his assistant after securing his own family’s escape from Paris. When his own escape plan fails he is forced to hide in the cellar of the family home, now occupied by his assistant and his wife. The film received 4 stars from David Stratton and most critics agreed, calling it ‘gripping from start to finish’        . The film won the Audience Prize for Best Film at the Sarlat Film Festival.

Weblinks for reviews and further information:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/farewell_mr_haffmann  and

https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/farewell-mr-haffmann

About Cinema Nights

Presented by Maryborough Regional Arts Council, Cinema Nights are held monthly. Come along and enjoy Art House and foreign movies, followed by refreshments and lively discussions. Held in the Brolga Theatre's Federation Room, please enter via the rear of the building.