Poetical Refugee (2001)
Overview
Like a Candide dreaming of Eldorado, Jallel lands in France, hoping to try his luck. From encounter to encounter, hostel to social welfare group, Jallel will make his way through a Paris of outcasts. Although failing to achieve his hopes, he discovers and shares in the solidarity felt by the destitute. –uniFrance
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 3.301 |
Directed By
Abdellatif Kechiche
Crew
Abdellatif Kechiche
Abdellatif Kechiche
Dahmane El Harrachi
Jean-François Lepetit
Dominique Brenguier
Abdellatif Kechiche
TOP CAST
Sami Bouajila
Jallel
Élodie Bouchez
Lucie
Bruno Lochet
Franck
Aure Atika
Nassera
Olivier Loustau
Antonio
Virginie Darmon
Leila
Mustapha Adouani
Mostfa
Sami Zitouni
Nono
Carole Franck
Barbara
Jean-Michel Fête
Philippe
Manuel Le Lièvre
André
François Genty
Paul
Mariam Serbah
Matchmaker
Francis Arnaud
Civil servant
Nejlb Nekales
Hocine
Alain Naron
Alain
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