Bon voyage (2003)

An actress, a writer, a student, and a government worker band together in an effort to escape Paris as the Nazis move into the city.

Director:

Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Writers:

Jean-Paul Rappeneau (scenario), Patrick Modiano (scenario)

Stars:

Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Virginie Ledoyen

7 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Isabelle Adjani	...	Viviane Denvers
Gérard Depardieu	...	Jean-Étienne Beaufort
Virginie Ledoyen	...	Camille
Yvan Attal	...	Raoul
Grégori Derangère	...	Frédéric Auger
Peter Coyote	...	Alex Winckler
Jean-Marc Stehlé	...	Professeur Kopolski
Aurore Clément	...	Jacqueline de Lusse
Xavier de Guillebon	...	Brémond
Edith Scob	...	Mme Arbesault
Michel Vuillermoz	...	M. Girard
Nicolas Pignon	...	André Arpel
Nicolas Vaude	...	Thierry Arpel
Pierre Diot	...	Maurice / Le gardien du studio
Pierre Laroche	...	L'érudit

Storyline

At the start of World War II, the fate of the free world hangs in the balance at the posh Hotel Splendide in Bordeaux. Cabinet members, journalists, physicists, and spies of all persuasions gather in order to escape the Nazi occupation of Paris. High society socialites hobnob with jailbirds. Murderous intrigues, scientific secrets and love affairs flourish.

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Plot Keywords:

bordeaux | nazi | german | actress | heavy water | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Picture Classics [United States]

Country:

France

Language:

French German English Italian

Release Date:

21 May 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Boa Viagem

Filming Locations:

Prison, Place Saint-Louis, Autun, Saône-et-Loire, France

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,112,397 (France), 25 April 2003

Opening Weekend USA:

$27,480, 21 March 2004, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,353,728, 15 August 2004

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARP Sélection, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Mon père, ce héros. (1991)

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Soundtracks

Bon voyage
Performed by Isabelle Adjani
Lyrics by Martin Rappeneau
Music by Gabriel Yared
Enregistrée aux Studios FERBER - Paris
Recording engineer René Ameline
Ingénieur Protocols Hélène Texier

User Reviews

Unique look at war

This movie was unique in the fact that it took place in the few months prior to and during the Nazi invasion of WWII. This gave the film a hectic atmosphere, as the French government and those surrounding it are in constant chaos while fleeing the approaching Blitzkrieg. For once we see the great disruption that war causes to millions of innocents, not just the horrors that occur on the front. However I don't agree with he genre characterization that it is a comedy- as it is a very entertaining blend of mystery, double-crossing and drama, as well as a few funny moments. Gerard Depardieu didn't have a overbearing role in the film, but played just one of the many interesting characters that are introduced. I was also surprised by Peter Coyote's French and German language skills - and I think it's worth commenting that an American was included in a French film - and I'm glad to say he held his own. Of course Ms. Adjani and Virginie Ledoyen play excellent roles- there's just something about those French ladies...