Bon Voyage is a French film released in 2003 and directed by Jean-Paul Rappenau. It is a comedy-drama set in Paris on the eve of World War II. The film tells the story of several characters whose lives intersect as they try to flee Paris in the face of the German invasion.
The cast features many well-known French actors, including Isabelle Adjani, Michel Serrault, Gérard Depardieu, and Virginie Ledoyen. The film's central character is a young writer named Frédéric Auger (Grégori Derangère), who is in love with the movie star Viviane Denvert (Adjani).
As war looms, the French government decides to move key figures out of Paris, including a scientist named Jean-Etienne Beaufort (Serrault) whose research could be useful to the Germans. Beaufort's assistant, Camille (Ledoyen), travels with him, but they are soon separated from the rest of the group.
Meanwhile, Viviane is being pursued by a German spy named Herr Julius (Peter Coyote) who wants to use her as a pawn in his own schemes. Frédéric tries to help Viviane escape while also dealing with his own personal problems, including an estranged girlfriend and a father who is being held prisoner by the Germans.
The film received positive reviews for its engaging characters, witty dialogue, and stylish visuals. It was nominated for several awards, including Best Director and Best Screenplay at the César Awards, and won the award for Best Supporting Actor (Serrault).
