Port of Shadows

Port of Shadows

Year: 1938

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: French

Director: Marcel Carné

DramaCrimeRomanceWar and historical adventureCaptivating relationships and charming romance

Tender and adult, the story follows Jean, an army deserter who drives along a fog‑shrouded, desolate road toward the port city of Le Havre seeking a fresh start. Along the way, unexpected acts of revenge and kindness thrust him into the front‑page news, forcing him to confront his past and the emotions that accompany his quest for redemption.

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