Krapatchouk
Synopsis
Two young men have left their obscure Balkan country to earn some money as "guest workers" in western Europe. On their way back home, they attempt to change trains in Paris but encounter surprising difficulties from the ticket authorities there. It seems that political changes have rendered their homeland nonexistent, and their passports are no good. Before long, they are stranded in Paris without passports, without a country, and soon even their luggage is stolen. Their fumbling efforts to straighten out the mess result in the French press getting into the act, labeling them as Russian spies. The Parisian expatriate community takes them into its bosom, and romance blooms between one of the lads and a Spanish hatmaker, before they finally achieve a (highly improbable) solution for their difficulties.
Top Cast
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Polsi
Pyotr Zaychenko
Tchelorek
Ángela Molina
Lisa
Didier Flamand
Lagachis
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Marceau
Óscar Ladoire
Arthur
Hadi El Gammal
Ahmed
Serge-Henri Valcke
Fuselier
Mary Santpere
Cornélia
Serge Marquand
Philemon
Jean-Christophe Bouvet
Ministre
Catherine Vichniakoff
Femme Projévitsa
Raymond Avenière
Patron entrepôt
Raúl Fraire
Alvarez
Dieudonné Kabongo
Mahmoud
Jacques Herlin
Travailleur immigré
Jaoued Deggouj
Travailleur arabe
Alexandre Cambas
Travailleur grec
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enrique Gabriel
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrique Gabriel
- Original Score
- Viktor Kisin
- Original Title
- Krapatchouk
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Spain, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Alain Keytsman Production, Aries TV-92, Legend, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enrique Gabriel
Enrique Gabriel
Viktor Kisin
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Isabelle Dedieu
Alain Keytsman, Jaime Oriol
Department Leadership Roster
Enrique Gabriel
Director
Enrique Gabriel
Writer
Alain Keytsman
Producer
Jaime Oriol
Producer
Raúl Pérez Cubero
Director of Photography
Isabelle Dedieu
Editor
Víctor Alarcón
Production Design
Aïda Trujillo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krapatchouk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Krapatchouk about?
Two young men have left their obscure Balkan country to earn some money as "guest workers" in western Europe. On their way back home, they attempt to change trains in Paris but encounter surprising difficulties from the ticket authorities there. It seems that political changes have rendered their homeland nonexistent, and their passports are no good. Before long, they are stranded in Paris without passports, without a country, and soon even their luggage is stolen. Their fumbling efforts to straighten out the mess result in the French press getting into the act, labeling them as Russian spies. The Parisian expatriate community takes them into its bosom, and romance blooms between one of the lads and a Spanish hatmaker, before they finally achieve a (highly improbable) solution for their difficulties.
Who directed Krapatchouk?
Krapatchouk was directed by Enrique Gabriel.
Who stars in Krapatchouk?
The principal cast of Krapatchouk includes Guy Pion, Pyotr Zaychenko, Ángela Molina, Didier Flamand, Jean-Pierre Sentier.
When was Krapatchouk released and how long is it?
Krapatchouk was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Krapatchouk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Krapatchouk was composed by Viktor Kisin.