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Le Havre

020111h 34mAki Kaurismäki
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 82

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In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.

DramaComedy
RefugeeGrocerPovertyKindnessDogPolicemanShoe ShinerNorthern FranceVietnameseGrocery Store

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Frequently asked questions

What is Le Havre (2011) about?

In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.

Who stars in Le Havre?

Le Havre stars André Wilms (Marcel Marx), Kati Outinen (Arletty), Jean-Pierre Darroussin (Monet), Blondin Miguel (Idrissa), Elina Salo (Claire). The film was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.

How long is Le Havre?

Le Havre has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated 0.

Is Le Havre worth watching?

Le Havre holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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