Meet the Barbarians
Les Barbares
Synopsis
The municipality of a small Breton village has decided to welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees. To their surprise, they receive Fayad family – coming from Syria. They thwart all the clichés that the French expected: they are friendly, refined, educated… So much so that, in this small, humming village, it is no longer clear which side the barbarians are on…
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Meet The Barbarians Trailer SIFF 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-05
Top Cast
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Julie Delpy
Joëlle
Sandrine Kiberlain
Anne Poudoulec
Laurent Lafitte
Hervé Riou
India Hair
Géraldine Riou
Mathieu Demy
Philippe Poudoulec
Ziad Bakri
Marwan
Albert Delpy
Yves
Jean-Charles Clichet
Sébastien Lejeune
Dalia Naous
Louna
Brigitte Roüan
Jacqueline Moulin
Marc Fraize
Johnny Jannou
Fares Al-Helou
Hassan Fayad
Rita Hayek
Alma
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Marylin Legall
Rurik Sallé
Le mec identitaire
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Delpy
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Slomka, Julie Delpy, Matthieu Rumani
- Original Score
- Philippe Jakko
- Original Title
- Les Barbares
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- The Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Delpy
Nicolas Slomka, Julie Delpy, Matthieu Rumani
Philippe Jakko
Georges Lechaptois
Camille Delprat
Michaël Gentile
Department Leadership Roster
Jérôme Henry
Stunt Coordinator
Benjamin Ageorges
Visual Effects Supervisor
Georges Lechaptois
Director of Photography
Nicolas Slomka
Screenplay
Julie Delpy
Screenplay
Julie Delpy
Director
Matthieu Rumani
Screenplay
Michaël Gentile
Producer
Camille Delprat
Editor
Amandine Cros
Costume Design
Quentin Millot
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence • Self-harm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meet the Barbarians
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What is Meet the Barbarians about?
The municipality of a small Breton village has decided to welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees. To their surprise, they receive Fayad family – coming from Syria. They thwart all the clichés that the French expected: they are friendly, refined, educated… So much so that, in this small, humming village, it is no longer clear which side the barbarians are on…
Who directed Meet the Barbarians?
Meet the Barbarians was directed by Julie Delpy.
Who stars in Meet the Barbarians?
The principal cast of Meet the Barbarians includes Julie Delpy, Sandrine Kiberlain, Laurent Lafitte, India Hair, Mathieu Demy.
When was Meet the Barbarians released and how long is it?
Meet the Barbarians was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Meet the Barbarians make at the box office?
Meet the Barbarians grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Meet the Barbarians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meet the Barbarians was composed by Philippe Jakko.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meet the Barbarians?
Meet the Barbarians holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).