Bye-Bye
Synopsis
In Paris, Ismaél, a young Tunisian, cares for two brothers, Nouredine, a cripple, and streetwise Mouloud, 14. In haste, Ismaél and Mouloud go to Marseilles where an uncle lives. Nouredine has died in a fire, and Ismaél feels guilt on top of grief. Ismaél becomes friends with Jacky, a white man whose father and brother hate immigrants. Mouloud hangs out with cousin Rhida who breaks Islamic rules and deals hash. Ismaél decides Mouloud must return to Tunisia, but the boy runs off, becoming an acolyte to Rhida's supplier. Ismaél and Jacky's Arab girlfriend start an affair, friends betray friends, and the racism gets ugly. Can Ismaél rescue himself and Mouloud or will life in France crush them?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Dridi
- Screenplay & Story
- Karim Dridi
- Original Title
- Bye-Bye
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- ADR Productions, Thelma Film, Compagnie Méditerranéenne de Cinéma (CMC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Dridi
Karim Dridi
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Karim Dridi
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Karim Dridi
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What is Bye-Bye about?
In Paris, Ismaél, a young Tunisian, cares for two brothers, Nouredine, a cripple, and streetwise Mouloud, 14. In haste, Ismaél and Mouloud go to Marseilles where an uncle lives. Nouredine has died in a fire, and Ismaél feels guilt on top of grief. Ismaél becomes friends with Jacky, a white man whose father and brother hate immigrants. Mouloud hangs out with cousin Rhida who breaks Islamic rules and deals hash. Ismaél decides Mouloud must return to Tunisia, but the boy runs off, becoming an acolyte to Rhida's supplier. Ismaél and Jacky's Arab girlfriend start an affair, friends betray friends, and the racism gets ugly. Can Ismaél rescue himself and Mouloud or will life in France crush them?
Who directed Bye-Bye?
Bye-Bye was directed by Karim Dridi.
Who stars in Bye-Bye?
The principal cast of Bye-Bye includes Sami Bouajila, Nozha Khouadra, Philippe Ambrosini, Ouassini Embarek, Frédéric Andrau.
When was Bye-Bye released and how long is it?
Bye-Bye was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.