This is Not a French Film
Ceci n’est pas un film français
Synopsis
Tired of being offered the same cliché roles over again, Tom, a committed Franco-Beninese actor decides to make his first feature film with non-white performers. Through a film-within-a-film approach, the ensemble challenges norms and works toward empowerment.
Release History & Theatrical Window
BRIFF
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Adjibi
- Original Title
- Ceci n’est pas un film français
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Adjibi
Joël Curtz, Walid Bekhti
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Adjibi
Director
Joël Curtz
Producer
Walid Bekhti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is This is Not a French Film about?
Tired of being offered the same cliché roles over again, Tom, a committed Franco-Beninese actor decides to make his first feature film with non-white performers. Through a film-within-a-film approach, the ensemble challenges norms and works toward empowerment.
Who directed This is Not a French Film?
This is Not a French Film was directed by Tom Adjibi.
Who stars in This is Not a French Film?
The principal cast of This is Not a French Film includes Not specified.
When was This is Not a French Film released and how long is it?
This is Not a French Film was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.