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Poetical Refugee (2001)

  • Feb 14, 2001
  • 2h 10m

6.6/10

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41 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Poetical Refugee is a 2001 drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. Its leading cast includes Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez and Bruno Lochet. It runs for 2 hours 10 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
2 hours 10 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
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6.6/10 from 41 TMDB votes

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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
  • Bilal Ali Rose Seller
  • Martin Amic Benoît
  • Tonio Descanvelle Christophe

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