Le Havre (2011)

  • NR
  • 10/21/2011 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 34m

Overview

In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.

Aki Kaurismäki

Director, Writer

Cast

André Wilms's headshot

André Wilms

Marcel Marx
Kati Outinen's headshot

Kati Outinen

Arletty
Jean-Pierre Darroussin's headshot

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Monet
Blondin Miguel's headshot

Blondin Miguel

Idrissa
Elina Salo's headshot

Elina Salo

Claire
Evelyne Didi's headshot

Evelyne Didi

Yvette
Quoc Dung Nguyen's headshot

Quoc Dung Nguyen

Chang
François Monnié's headshot

François Monnié

Greengrocer

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