What is Le Havre?
Le Havre is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 8, 2011
- Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Sputnik, Pandora Film
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Le Havre is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Pyramide Productions, Sputnik, Pandora Film. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An aging shoeshiner befriends a young refugee in the bustling port of Le Havre.”
- Directed by Aki Kaurismäki with his signature minimalist style
- A heartfelt story of compassion set in a French harbor
- Blend of drama and subtle humor
- The film is in French, so subtitles are needed for non‑French speakers
Watch it if you appreciate understated storytelling and compassionate character studies.
The film deals with immigration and personal hardship, making it suitable for mature audiences, though it contains no explicit violence.
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What city serves as the backdrop for the film?
The story is set in the French harbor city of Le Havre.
Who directed Le Havre?
It was directed by Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki.
When did Le Havre premiere?
It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2011.
What language is spoken in the film?
The film is primarily in French.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 1 hour 34 minutes.
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