Le Havre
Synopsis
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Le Havre - U.S. Release Trailer (Aki Kaurismäki, 2011)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-08
Top Cast
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André Wilms
Marcel Marx
Kati Outinen
Arletty
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Monet
Blondin Miguel
Idrissa
Elina Salo
Claire
Evelyne Didi
Yvette
Quoc Dung Nguyen
Chang
François Monnié
Greengrocer
Roberto Piazza
Little Bob
Pierre Étaix
Dr. Becker
Jean-Pierre Léaud
The Whistleblower
Vincent Lebodo
Francis
Umban U'kset
Mahamat
Patrick Bonnel
Detention Centre Manager
Ilkka Koivula
The Italian
Myriam "Mimie" Piazza
Mimie
Luce Vigo
Sandwich Vendor
Valérie Caron
Greengrocer's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.1x
+$381K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Le Havre
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Sputnik, Pandora Film, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Timo Salminen
Timo Linnasalo
Hanna Hemilä, Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Frédéric Cambier
Costume Design
Wouter Zoon
Production Design
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Linnasalo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Havre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Le Havre about?
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, an elderly shoeshiner with an ailing wife crosses paths with a young African refugee pursued by the police for deportation.
Who directed Le Havre?
Le Havre was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Le Havre?
The principal cast of Le Havre includes André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Blondin Miguel, Elina Salo.
When was Le Havre released and how long is it?
Le Havre was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Le Havre?
Le Havre had a reported production budget of $3.9M and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Le Havre?
Le Havre holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).