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Laissez-passer (2001)
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Bertrand Tavernier's memoir of French film-making during the German Occupation caused a predictable storm in a country still scarred by its unresolved past. However, those unfamiliar with the Nazi-controlled Continental Films and the struggle for free artistic expression may decide that too much specialised knowledge is required to fully appreciate this sprawling account of the parallel careers of assistant director Jean Devaivre (Jacques Gamblin) and screenwriter Jean Aurenche (Denis Podalydès). The insight into studio politics is fascinating, but the domestic and espionage strands are less convincing, despite Devaivre's stoical bid to balance duty and compromised principle, while still trying to fulfil his cinematic dreams. DP
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Running time
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163min
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Country of origin
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Fr / Ger / Sp
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Genre
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Second World War Drama based on a true story
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Alternate title
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Safe Conduct,
Salvoconducto
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Original language
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French
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Screenplay
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Jean Cosmos, Bertrand Tavernier, from the remembrances of Jean Aurenche, Jean Devaivre
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Theatrical distributor
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Artificial Eye
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UK cinema certificate
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12A
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UK cinema release date
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November 2002
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Subtitling information
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In French with subtitles
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| Berlin 2002 |
Silver Berlin Bear for the Best Actor |
Jacques Gamblin |
Winner |
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