Poetical Refugee
La faute à Voltaire
2000, Film, 126 min, Drama, French, France, MoviePedia score 66
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.
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche
Cast
- Sami Bouajila as Jallel
- Élodie Bouchez as Lucie
- Bruno Lochet as Franck
- Aure Atika as Nassera
- Olivier Loustau as Antonio
- Virginie Darmon as Leila
- Mustapha Adouani as Mostfa
- Sami Zitouni as Nono
- Carole Franck as Barbara
- Jean-Michel Fête as Philippe
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