Monsieur Batignole (2002)

  • CategoryComedy, Drama
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime1h 40m
  • DirectorGérard Jugnot
  • IMDb Rating7
  • Year2002
  • Release dateMar 06, 2002
  • StarsGérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia, Jean-Paul Rouve
Monsieur Batignole

Monsieur Batignole

ComedyDrama

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 Synopsis

With an impressive 7.0/10 rating, Monsieur Batignole (2002) is one of the most acclaimed Comedy and Drama films in the 1337x catalog. This captivating Comedy and Drama film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Gérard Jugnot, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. 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...