Khamsa
Synopsis
After fleeing from his foster family, 11-years-old Khamsa returns to the gypsy camp where he was born. With his cousin, Tony "The Midget", Khamsa dreams of getting rich with cock fights. Nothing seems to have changed since he left, the card games, the Mediterranean Sea... Until his best friend, Coyote, meets Rachitique, a small-time crook. Very soon they pass from stealing scooters to armed robbery, and Khamsa quickly spirals down into delinquency.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marco Cortes
Khamsa
Raymond Adam
Coyote
Tony Fourmann
Tony
Mehdi Laribi
Rachitique
Simon Abkarian
Khamsa's Father
Magalie Contreras
Rita
Maéva Fertier
Lola
Sarah-Laure Estragnat
Mélodia
Emmanuel Adam
Tony's Father
Alain Baudier
Khamsa's Brother
Maria Camacho
Coyote's Aunt
Ezaï Canlay
Ezaï
Joséphine Cantero
Grandmother
Ezzedine Chaouch
Rachitique's Father
Auguste Cribel
Johnny
Germaine Cribel
Khamsa's Sister
Nassera Daineche
Rachitique's Mother
Eugénie Fourmann
Tony's Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Dridi
- Screenplay & Story
- Karim Dridi
- Original Title
- Khamsa
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Mirak Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Dridi
Karim Dridi
Antoine Monod
Lise Beaulieu, Marie Liotard
Karim Dridi, Karina Grandjean
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Dridi
Producer
Karina Grandjean
Producer
Lise Beaulieu
Editor
Marie Liotard
Editor
Karim Dridi
Director
Karim Dridi
Writer
Antoine Monod
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Khamsa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Khamsa about?
After fleeing from his foster family, 11-years-old Khamsa returns to the gypsy camp where he was born. With his cousin, Tony "The Midget", Khamsa dreams of getting rich with cock fights. Nothing seems to have changed since he left, the card games, the Mediterranean Sea... Until his best friend, Coyote, meets Rachitique, a small-time crook. Very soon they pass from stealing scooters to armed robbery, and Khamsa quickly spirals down into delinquency.
Who directed Khamsa?
Khamsa was directed by Karim Dridi.
Who stars in Khamsa?
The principal cast of Khamsa includes Marco Cortes, Raymond Adam, Tony Fourmann, Mehdi Laribi, Simon Abkarian.
When was Khamsa released and how long is it?
Khamsa was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.