
An educated native of Mauritania tries to find work in Paris but encounters difficulty because of his race.
Directed by Med Hondo, Soleil O leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Liensol, Théo Légitimus, Ambroise Mbia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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On election night in 1981, celebrations spill out onto the street and there is an air of hope and change throughout Paris. But for Elisabeth, her marriage is coming to an end and she will now have to support herself and her two teenage children. She finds work at a late-night radio show and encounters a troubled teenager named Talulah whom she invites into her home.
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