Le Havre
- Drama
- Comedy
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.
Le Havre is a 2011 French drama-comedy about an elderly shoeshiner in the harbor city of Le Havre who becomes entangled with a young African refugee facing deportation. Directed by Aki Kaurismaki, the film blends gentle humor with social commentary as its protagonist navigates compassion against bureaucratic indifference.
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André WilmsMarcel Marx
Kati OutinenArletty
Jean-Pierre DarroussinMonet
Blondin MiguelIdrissa
Elina SaloClaire
Evelyne DidiYvette- Quoc Dung NguyenChang
- François MonniéGreengrocer
- Roberto PiazzaLittle Bob
Pierre ÉtaixDr. Becker
Jean-Pierre LéaudThe Whistleblower- Vincent LebodoFrancis
Umban U'ksetMahamat
Patrick BonnelDetention Centre Manager
Ilkka KoivulaThe Italian
Trailer
Le Havre - U.S. Release Trailer (Aki Kaurismäki, 2011)
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When was Le Havre released?
Le Havre premiered on September 8, 2011.
What is Le Havre about?
The film follows an elderly shoeshiner whose wife is ill and who encounters a young African refugee being pursued by police for deportation, leading him to take unexpected action.
Who directed Le Havre?
Le Havre was directed by Aki Kaurismaki, the Finnish filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style and humanistic storytelling.
Where can I watch Le Havre?
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