Farewell
Farewell

Farewell

2009Movie113 minFrench

An intricate thriller about an ordinary man thrust into the biggest theft of Soviet information of the Cold War. Right after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing Froment highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the US.

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IMDb6.3/10
Google Users74%
Director: Christian CarionGenres: Drama, Thriller, History, War

Plot Summary

In 1989, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, a KGB defector named Dimitri is contacted by his former handler and friend, Vasily. Vasily is in Paris and claims he has crucial information to give Dimitri. However, Dimitri suspects a trap and must navigate the dangerous world of espionage to uncover the truth behind Vasily's intentions.

Critical Reception

Farewell received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its intricate plot, strong performances, and suspenseful atmosphere. While some found the pacing a bit slow in parts, the film was largely commended for its effective portrayal of Cold War espionage and its historical context.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful espionage plot.
  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from Guillaume Canet.
  • Appreciated for its historical setting and exploration of the Cold War era.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's engaging thriller elements and historical backdrop, with many finding the espionage plot to be well-executed. Some viewers noted that it offered a compelling look into the late Cold War period.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Paris and Moscow, aiming for authenticity in its depiction of the era and the espionage world.

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Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

The performances are really good and the staging is quite believable and impressive. The plot is really well done ... the only problem is that it is really far from the actual facts.