Poetical Refugee

Overview

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

Top 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

M

Mariam Serbah

Matchmaker

F

Francis Arnaud

Civil servant

N

Nejlb Nekales

Hocine

B

Bilal Ali

Rose Seller

Martin Amic

Benoît

Tonio Descanvelle

Christophe

M

Michel Gionti

Drummer

A

Alain Naron

Alain

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