Released in cinemas on October 25, 2017, Au Revoir Là-haut, directed and starring Albert Dupontel, is a bold comedy-drama based on the eponymous novel by Prix Goncourt winner Pierre Lemaitre. Set just after the First World War, in November 1919, the film follows the fate of two soldiers, survivors of the trenches, who decide to run a war memorial scam to take advantage of France's rebuilding atmosphere. Carried by masterful performances from Nahuel Perez Biscayart, Albert Dupontel, and Laurent Lafitte, this film is a subtle blend of tragedy anddark humor, with inventive direction. Available on Netflix on October 15, 2024, Au Revoir Là-haut will plunge you into a France of the Roaring Twenties, where artistic grandeur mingles with corruption and the quest for redemption.
In November 1919, while France is still licking the wounds of the First World War, two survivors of the trenches, Édouard Péricourt(Nahuel Perez Biscayart), a genius draftsman disfigured by war, and Albert Maillard (Albert Dupontel), a modest accountant, decide to embark on a war memorial scam, taking advantage of the national craze to honor fallen soldiers. Édouard, hiding behind spectacular masks he creates to conceal his wounds, and Albert, his loyal accomplice, set up a daring scam to sell fictitious monuments to bereaved communes. As their scam expands, they must also contend with corrupt officer Pradelle (Laurent Lafitte), whose intentions are just as sordid as their own. The venture, as spectacular as it is risky, will soon plunge them into an adventure as dangerous as it is grandiose.
Au Revoir Là-haut will appeal not only to fans of historical comedy-dramas, but also to those who appreciate stories that are both intense and poetic. The film stands out for its ability to blenddark humor and tragedy, exploring the consequences of war through the prism of con artistry and artistic creation. Nahuel Perez Biscayart 's performance as a man disfigured by war, expressing himself through elaborate masks and artistic creativity, is deeply moving. Albert Dupontel' s visually inventive direction is often compared to the world of Jean-Pierre Jeunet(Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain). Audiences who enjoyed films such as Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles or La Vie est Belle will be seduced by this baroque fresco where the absurd rubs shoulders with the most sincere emotion.
Available on Netflix from October 15, 2024, Au Revoir Là-haut is a must-see for fans of French cinema. With its ingenious script, complex characters and unique visual style,Albert Dupontel 's film manages to capture the essence of the Roaring Twenties while offering a reflection on war, friendship and the quest for meaning. Part masterful rip-off, part human drama, Au Revoir Là-haut promises a moving and unforgettable cinematic experience.
Our opinion on the film Au revoir là-haut (2017):
During the two hours ofAlbert Dupontel's sixth film, all we see are the blue eyes of Nahuel Perez Biscayart; this young Argentine actor, the new darling of French cinema, plays a trench survivor whose face has been half destroyed by the war that has just ended.
The film is remarkable for its aesthetic madness, with costumes, sets and lighting all carefully studied to build a world that matches the fantasy of the main character who, with another survivor, decides to pull off a gigantic scam. And in so doing, exact a little revenge for the war they suffered...
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