Laissez-Passer

In occupied France, German-run Continental Films calls the shots in the movie business. Assistant director and Resistance activist Jean-Devaivre works for Continental, where he can get "in between the wolf's teeth and avoid being chewed up". Fast-living screenwriter Jean Aurenche uses every possible argument to avoid working for the enemy. For both, wartime is a battle for survival. Tavernier created Laissez-passer based on Jean-Devaivre's experience working for Continental films and his friend's Jean Aurenche.