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Monsieur Batignole

2002·Movie
1h 40min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. When his future son-in-law and collaborator of the German Pierre-Jean Lamour calls the Nazis to arrest the Jewish Bernstein family, they move to the confiscated apartment. Some days later, the young Simon Bernstein escapes from the Germans and comes to his former home. When Batignole finds him, he feels sorry for the boy and lodges him, hiding Simon from Pierre-Jean and also from his wife. Later, two cousins of Simon meet him in the cellar of the grocery. When Pierre-Jean finds the children, Batignole decides to travel with the children to Switzerland.
WWII FranceOccupation EraMoral DilemmaRedemptionCharacter-DrivenHistorical DramaFrench CinemaSocial CommentaryNostalgicIntrigue

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Is Monsieur Batignole worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Monsieur Batignole?

1 h 40 min

Monsieur Batignole runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Monsieur Batignole in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Monsieur Batignole?

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