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Director: Michel Deville
Cast: Simon Abkarian, Zabou Breitman, Vincent Elbaz, Lubna Azabal
Set during the largely unexplored period immediately following World War II, the film follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians who attempt to restart their lives and rekindle their capacity for happiness in the shadow of unspeakable horrors. Variety called it "thoroughly charming. Sad, gentle, and funny in the best French tradition of high quality cinema." A film by Marcelo Gomes
Critical Reception & Ratings
Almost Peaceful (2002), directed by Michel Deville, has been praised by critics as a thoroughly charming, sad, gentle, and funny French drama. The film, which follows a group of mostly Jewish Parisians attempting to restart their lives after World War II, has been well-received by audiences, earning positive ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Almost Peaceful, directed by Michel Deville in 2002, is a poignant and gently humorous exploration of Jewish Parisians rebuilding their lives after the horrors of World War II. Featuring standout performances from Simon Abkarian, Zabou Breitman, and Vincent Elbaz, the film blends comedy, drama, and romance to offer a nuanced, thoroughly charming portrait of resilience and the search for happiness amidst profound trauma.
Almost Peaceful is a 2002 French comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Michel Deville.
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