Monsieur Batignole
- Comedy
- Drama
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.
Monsieur Batignole is a 2002 French comedy-drama set in occupied Paris during World War II. The film follows an apolitical grocer who risks everything to hide and protect a Jewish boy and his cousins from Nazi persecution. Released in March 2002, it explores themes of courage, morality, and redemption during one of history's darkest periods.
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Jules SitrukSimon Bernstein
Michèle GarciaMarguerite Batignole
Jean-Paul RouvePierre-Jean Lamour
Alexia PortalMicheline Batignole
Violette BlanckaertSarah Cohen
Daphné BaiwirGuila Cohen
Götz BurgerSS Col. Spreich
Élisabeth CommelinIrène
Hubert Saint-MacaryGendarmerie lieutenant
Daniel MartinBrigadier Albert
Nadine SpinozaRachel Bernstein
Damien JouillerotMartin
Philippe du JanerandRené, administrator
Marie-Gaëlle CalsEdwige
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When was Monsieur Batignole released?
The film was released on March 6, 2002.
What is the movie about?
Set in 1942 occupied Paris, the story follows grocer Edmond Batignole, who initially keeps to himself but becomes moved to hide and protect young Simon Bernstein and other Jewish children from Nazi capture, eventually attempting to help them escape to Switzerland.
What genre is Monsieur Batignole?
The film is a comedy-drama that blends lighter moments with serious historical and moral themes.
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