Adieu Monsieur Haffmann | BEST × 2025 |
: The entire story takes place within the confines of the jewellery shop and the home above it, creating a tense atmosphere where betrayal and greed constantly threaten Haffmann’s life. Themes and Impact The French Theater Project: "Adieu Monsieur Haffmann"
(Farewell Mr. Haffmann) is a gripping historical drama set in Nazi-occupied [Paris]( Adieu Monsieur Haffmann
: He arranges for his wife and children to escape to the "Free Zone" and strikes a deal with his assistant, François Mercier. Haffmann "sells" the shop to François, with the understanding that he will buy it back once the war is over. : The entire story takes place within the
Paris) in 1942. Originally a multi-award-winning play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, it was later adapted into a 2022 film starring Daniel Auteuil. Haffmann "sells" the shop to François, with the
: Haffmann's own attempt to escape fails when he cannot pass German checkpoints. He is forced to return to the shop and hide in the basement, relying entirely on François and his wife, Blanche, for protection. The Twist: A "Faustian" Bargain