(2011) dir Aki Kaurismäki w/André Wilms, Blondin Miguel [93 min]
In this warmhearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale from one of Europe’s most understated filmmakers, LE HAVRE is a charming, deadpan delight.
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(2011) dir Aki Kaurismäki w/André Wilms, Blondin Miguel [93 min]
In this warmhearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale from one of Europe’s most understated filmmakers, LE HAVRE is a charming, deadpan delight.