American Boy
L'américain
Synopsis
Malik spends his days trying to get attention from others with empty, boring chats. One day, he catches the attention of one guy with a lie, saying that he's going to the US to study cinema. The news quickly goes around the neighborhood and Malik suddenly becomes everyones’s hope and pride.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival CinéBanlieue 2023
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxime Renard
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxime Renard
- Original Score
- Amin Goudarzi
- Original Title
- L'américain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- GREC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxime Renard
Maxime Renard
Amin Goudarzi
Tyliann Tondeur-Grozdanovitch
Department Leadership Roster
Tyliann Tondeur-Grozdanovitch
Editor
Maxime Renard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Boy about?
Malik spends his days trying to get attention from others with empty, boring chats. One day, he catches the attention of one guy with a lie, saying that he's going to the US to study cinema. The news quickly goes around the neighborhood and Malik suddenly becomes everyones’s hope and pride.
Who directed American Boy?
American Boy was directed by Maxime Renard.
Who stars in American Boy?
The principal cast of American Boy includes Bilel Chegrani, Marlise Bété, Chris Biandonga, Omar Bousaada, Mariel-Louise Compain.
When was American Boy released and how long is it?
American Boy was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for American Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Boy was composed by Amin Goudarzi.