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COMEDY . 2002 . 1h 40m . 7.0/10

Monsieur Batignole_

In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. When his future son-in-law and collaborator of the German Pierre-Jean Lamour calls the Nazis to arrest the Jewish Bernstein family, they move to the confiscated apartment. Some days later, the young Simon Bernstein escapes from the Germans and comes to his former home. When Batignole finds him, he feels sorry for the boy and lodges him, hiding Simon from Pierre-Jean and also from his wife. Later, two cousins of Simon meet him in the cellar of the grocery. When Pierre-Jean finds the children, Batignole decides to travel with the children to Switzerland.

Starring Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia
7.0/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
2002
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. When his future son-in-law and collaborator of the German Pierre-Jean Lamour calls the Nazis to arrest the Jewish Bernstein family, they move to the confiscated apartment. Some days later, the young Simon Bernstein escapes from the Germans and comes to his former home. When Batignole finds him, he feels sorry for the boy and lodges him, hiding Simon from Pierre-Jean and also from his wife. Later, two cousins of Simon meet him in the cellar of the grocery. When Pierre-Jean finds the children, Batignole decides to travel with the children to Switzerland.

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Cast
Gérard Jugnot stars as Edmond Batignole in Monsieur Batignole.
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Year context
Monsieur Batignole was released 24 years ago in 2002.
Overview
In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. W...
Monsieur Batignole is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

CAST (20)

Gérard Jugnot
Gérard Jugnot
Edmond Batignole
Jules Sitruk
Jules Sitruk
Simon Bernstein
Michèle Garcia
Michèle Garcia
Marguerite Batignole
Jean-Paul Rouve
Jean-Paul Rouve
Pierre-Jean Lamour
Alexia Portal
Alexia Portal
Micheline Batignole
Violette Blanckaert
Violette Blanckaert
Sarah Cohen
Daphné Baiwir
Daphné Baiwir
Guila Cohen
Götz Burger
Götz Burger
SS Col. Spreich
Élisabeth Commelin
Élisabeth Commelin
Irène
Hubert Saint-Macary
Hubert Saint-Macary
Gendarmerie lieutenant
Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin
Brigadier Albert
Nadine Spinoza
Nadine Spinoza
Rachel Bernstein
Damien Jouillerot
Damien Jouillerot
Martin
Philippe du Janerand
Philippe du Janerand
René, administrator
Marie-Gaëlle Cals
Marie-Gaëlle Cals
Edwige
Flannan Obé
Flannan Obé
Paul
Karine Pinoteau
Karine Pinoteau
Nurse on the train
Didier Lafaye
Didier Lafaye
Village informant
Christophe Rouzaud
Christophe Rouzaud
Village priest
Sylvie Herbert
Sylvie Herbert
Cohens' concierge in Montmartre

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (240 votes)

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What is Monsieur Batignole about?
In 1942, in an occupied Paris, the apolitical grocer Edmond Batignole lives with his wife and daughter in a small apartment in the building of his grocery. When his future son-in-law and collaborator of the German Pierre-Jean Lamour calls the Nazis to arrest the Jewish Bernstein family, they move to the confiscated apartment. Some days later, the young Simon Bernstein escapes from the Germans and comes to his former home. When Batignole finds him, he feels sorry for the boy and lodges him, hiding Simon from Pierre-Jean and also from his wife. Later, two cousins of Simon meet him in the cellar of the grocery. When Pierre-Jean finds the children, Batignole decides to travel with the children to Switzerland.
How long is Monsieur Batignole?
Monsieur Batignole has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Monsieur Batignole?
The cast of Monsieur Batignole includes Gérard Jugnot, Jules Sitruk, Michèle Garcia, Jean-Paul Rouve, Alexia Portal.
What is the rating of Monsieur Batignole?
Monsieur Batignole has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 240 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Drama
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