PVJFF: Farewell, Mr. Haffmann

1000 Hall of Fame Avenue,Springfield MA 01105

30 April, 2023

Description

Join us for opening night of the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival! PVJFF will be kicking off their 2023 season with a screening of the film Farewell, Mr. Haffmann at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. For full festival information, click here. Joseph Haffmann, a Jewish jeweler, aids his family in their escape from 1941 Nazi-occupied Paris with the intent to immediately follow them. In his haste to flee, Joseph offers his employee, François, the deed to his store as well as the apartment above it, until the war ends and Joseph returns. Unfortunately, Joseph finds that he can’t escape and is forced to seek protection from François and his wife, Blanche. Tensions between the three rise as they live in fear of being discovered. This gripping, morally complex thriller explores themes of greed, survival, and courage. DRAMA | 2022 | 116 MINUTES | FRANCE | FRENCH WITH SUBTITLES DIRECTED BY FRED CAVAYÈ