Safe Conduct (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Safe Conduct is a drama, war and history film directed by Bertrand Tavernier, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about the French film industry from 1942 to 1944 during the Nazi occupation. The film focuses on assistant director and resistance fighter Jean Devaivre and screenwriter Jean Aurenche. Aurenche is on the move so that he doesn't have to write anything collaborationist. Devaivre is in dangerous political activity. Devaivre also works for the German production company Continental where he is respected. On the other hand, Aurenche's scriptwriting doesn't help how he lives and he is a womanizer which causes him to procrastinate.
Who’s in it. Safe Conduct stars Jacques Gamblin as Jean-Devaivre, Denis Podalydès as Jean Aurenche, Charlotte Kady as Suzanne Raymond and Marie Desgranges as Simone Devaivre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Safe Conduct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safe Conduct page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safe Conduct tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Safe Conduct (2002)?
- In US, Safe Conduct is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Safe Conduct worth watching?
- Safe Conduct holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Safe Conduct?
- Safe Conduct stars Jacques Gamblin, Denis Podalydès, Charlotte Kady, Marie Desgranges and Ged Marlon.
- When was Safe Conduct released?
- Safe Conduct was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.