: Joseph Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweller, realizes he must flee [Paris](Paris) as the Nazis begin rounding up the Jewish community for deportation.
The story explores the extreme moral compromises made for survival during wartime.
: 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. Adieu Monsieur Haffmann
(Farewell Mr. Haffmann) is a gripping historical drama set in Nazi-occupied [Paris](
: As François takes over the business, he begins to enjoy his newfound power. He starts selling jewellery to high-ranking Nazi officers, including a German Commandant who becomes a regular customer. : Joseph Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweller, realizes
The relationship shifts from a simple employer-employee dynamic into a complex, "Faustian" arrangement:
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 "sells" the shop to François, with the
: 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"