Monsieur Batignole
Originally released in 2002. Monsieur Batignole is a comedy/drama film. directed by Gérard Jugnot.
Starring Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, and Michèle Garcia
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 6, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (239 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gérard Jugnot
as Edmond Batignole
Jules Sitruk
as Simon Bernstein
Michèle Garcia
as Marguerite Batignole
Jean-Paul Rouve
as Pierre-Jean Lamour
Alexia Portal
as Micheline Batignole
Violette Blanckaert
as Sarah Cohen
Daphné Baiwir
as Guila Cohen
Götz Burger
as SS Col. Spreich
Élisabeth Commelin
as Irène
Hubert Saint-Macary
as Gendarmerie lieutenant
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- TF1 Films Production
- Novo Arturo Films
- RF2K Productions
- Turkhoise
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monsieur Batignole about?
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 collaborat...
Who directed Monsieur Batignole?
Monsieur Batignole was directed by Gérard Jugnot.
How long is Monsieur Batignole?
Monsieur Batignole has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Monsieur Batignole released?
Monsieur Batignole was released on March 6, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monsieur Batignole?
The main cast of Monsieur Batignole includes Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia, Jean-Paul Rouve, Alexia Portal.
Is Monsieur Batignole worth watching?
Monsieur Batignole has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 239 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.