Pieces of a Foreign Life
L’Étrangère
Synopsis
Woman flees war-torn Syria, leaving family behind. Seeking asylum in Bordeaux, she meets French lawyer who helps her rebuild life. Unexpected relationship forms between them amid her struggle to resettle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaya Jiji
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaya Jiji, Sarah Angeleni
- Original Score
- Valentin Hadjadj
- Original Title
- L’Étrangère
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Gloria Films, TS Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Panache Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaya Jiji
Gaya Jiji, Sarah Angeleni
Valentin Hadjadj
Antoine Héberlé
Anne Souriau
Laurent Lavolé, Gilles Sacuto, Miléna Poylo
Department Leadership Roster
Gaya Jiji
Director
Gaya Jiji
Screenplay
Laurent Lavolé
Producer
Gilles Sacuto
Producer
Miléna Poylo
Producer
Antoine Héberlé
Director of Photography
Sarah Angeleni
Screenplay
Anne Souriau
Editor
Valentin Hadjadj
Original Music Composer
Boris Piot
Production Design
Charlotte Richard
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pieces of a Foreign Life
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What is Pieces of a Foreign Life about?
Woman flees war-torn Syria, leaving family behind. Seeking asylum in Bordeaux, she meets French lawyer who helps her rebuild life. Unexpected relationship forms between them amid her struggle to resettle.
Who directed Pieces of a Foreign Life?
Pieces of a Foreign Life was directed by Gaya Jiji.
Who stars in Pieces of a Foreign Life?
The principal cast of Pieces of a Foreign Life includes Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Alexis Manenti, Amr Waked, Megan Northam, Grégoire Monsaingeon.
When was Pieces of a Foreign Life released and how long is it?
Pieces of a Foreign Life was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Pieces of a Foreign Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pieces of a Foreign Life was composed by Valentin Hadjadj.