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L'Affaire Farewell

  • Thriller
  • Drama
Confirmed2009-09-236.57.1Trakt

An intricate thriller about an ordinary man thrust into the biggest theft of Soviet information of the Cold War. Right after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing Froment highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the US.

Farewell is a Cold War thriller based on true events, following a French businessman who becomes an unlikely conduit for a disillusioned KGB officer's leak of Soviet intelligence to the West. Released in 2009, the film chronicles one of the most significant espionage operations of the Cold War era. Starring Emir Kusturica and Guillaume Canet, it delivers an intricate portrait of betrayal, ideology, and international intrigue.

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2009-09-04

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L'affaire Farewell (2009) Official Trailer # 1 - Diane Kruger HD

YouTube · 2012-12-21
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When was Farewell released?

Farewell was released on September 23, 2009.

What is Farewell based on?

The film is based on true events, specifically the real-life espionage operation in which a disillusioned KGB officer passed sensitive Soviet intelligence to French intelligence during the Cold War.

Where can I watch Farewell?

Availability varies by region and platform. Check your local streaming services, rental platforms, or cable providers for current options.

Who are the main actors in Farewell?

The film stars Guillaume Canet as Pierre Froment and Emir Kusturica as Grigoriev, the senior KGB officer at the center of the espionage plot.

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