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Release Year2001
Runtime2h 10m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes41
DirectorAbdellatif Kechiche
WritersAbdellatif Kechiche
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPoetical Refugee
About Poetical Refugee
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, Poetical Refugee leans on a strong ensemble — Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez, Bruno Lochet — 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 2001.
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