(Farewell Mr. Haffmann) is a gripping historical drama set in Nazi-occupied [Paris](
: Joseph Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweller, realizes he must flee [Paris](Paris) as the Nazis begin rounding up the Jewish community for deportation. Adieu Monsieur Haffmann
: The entire story takes place within the confines of the jewellery shop and the home above it, creating a tense atmosphere where betrayal and greed constantly threaten Haffmann’s life. Themes and Impact The French Theater Project: "Adieu Monsieur Haffmann" (Farewell Mr
The story explores the extreme moral compromises made for survival during wartime. Themes and Impact The French Theater Project: "Adieu
Paris) in 1942. Originally a multi-award-winning play by Jean-Philippe Daguerre, it was later adapted into a 2022 film starring Daniel Auteuil.
: Haffmann's own attempt to escape fails when he cannot pass German checkpoints. He is forced to return to the shop and hide in the basement, relying entirely on François and his wife, Blanche, for protection. The Twist: A "Faustian" Bargain
: He arranges for his wife and children to escape to the "Free Zone" and strikes a deal with his assistant, François Mercier. Haffmann "sells" the shop to François, with the understanding that he will buy it back once the war is over.