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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorJacques Fansten
WritersJacques Fansten
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLe Frangin d'Amérique
About Le Frangin d'Amérique
In 1960, Juliette, Antoine, Marie-Claire and Carlo are second class. They age of the first discoveries of the adult world, the first existential questions and the first stirrings of love. Beaufort teacher practice unconventional methods of education for the time and opens their eyes to what awaits. Serge's brother Anthony must return to America. Despair Antoine, Juliette, 15, falls madly in love with Serge, who is ten years older than her. But the Algeria war breaks out and Serge is called upon to defend his country. The young couple promises to write. Months pass and Juliet, pregnant, no news of the future dad ...
Directed by Jacques Fansten, Le Frangin d'Amérique leans on a strong ensemble — Barbara Probst, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Esteban Carvajal-Alegria — 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 2005.
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