Games of Love and Chance
L'Esquive
Synopsis
A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Osman Elkharraz
Krimo
Sara Forestier
Lydia
Sabrina Ouazani
Frida
Nanou Benhamou
Nanou
Hafet Ben-Ahmed
Fathi
Aurélie Ganito
Magalie
Carole Franck
French Teacher
Hajar Hamlili
Zina
Rachid Hami
Rachid
Meriem Serbah
Krimo's Mother
Hanane Mazouz
Hanane
Sylvain Phan
Slam
Olivier Loustau
Police Officer
Rosalie Symon
Police Officer
Patrick Kodjo Topou
Police Officer
Reinaldo Wong
Costume Designer
Nu Du
Seamstress
Ki Hong
Seamstress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival international du film Entrevues Belfort
Festival / Special Debut
November 25, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Screenplay & Story
- Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
- Original Score
- Cheikha Remitti
- Original Title
- L'Esquive
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- CinéCinéma, Lola Films, Noé Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdellatif Kechiche
Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
Cheikha Remitti
Lubomir Bakchev
Antonella Bevenja, Ghalya Lacroix
Jacques Ouaniche
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Ouaniche
Producer
Antonella Bevenja
Editor
Lubomir Bakchev
Director of Photography
Michel Gionti
Production Design
Abdellatif Kechiche
Director
Ghalya Lacroix
Writer
Ghalya Lacroix
Editor
Abdellatif Kechiche
Writer
Maria Beloso-Hall
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Games of Love and Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Games of Love and Chance about?
A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.
Who directed Games of Love and Chance?
Games of Love and Chance was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
Who stars in Games of Love and Chance?
The principal cast of Games of Love and Chance includes Osman Elkharraz, Sara Forestier, Sabrina Ouazani, Nanou Benhamou, Hafet Ben-Ahmed.
When was Games of Love and Chance released and how long is it?
Games of Love and Chance was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Games of Love and Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Games of Love and Chance was composed by Cheikha Remitti.