Friends from France
Les Interdits
Synopsis
1979: Cousins Carole and Jérôme go on an organized trip to Odessa, behind the Iron Curtain. During the day, posing as tourists celebrating their engagement, they visit monuments and museums. In the evening they slip away from the group and meet “refuseniks”, Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime for wanting to leave the country. While Carole is motivated by political commitment and a taste for risk, Jérôme’s motivation is Carole.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Kotlarski, Anne Weil
- Original Title
- Les Interdits
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Russia, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Poisson, Vandertastic Films, Rock Films, Amérique Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski
Philippe Kotlarski, Anne Weil
Frédéric Serve
Anna Arutyunova, Laetitia Gonzalez, Alexey Uchitel, Kira Saksaganskaya, Nathalie Vallet
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Kotlarski
Screenplay
Anne Weil
Director
Anne Weil
Screenplay
Philippe Kotlarski
Director
Frédéric Serve
Director of Photography
Alexia Crisp-Jones
Costume Design
Laetitia Gonzalez
Producer
Alexey Uchitel
Producer
Kira Saksaganskaya
Producer
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Friends from France about?
1979: Cousins Carole and Jérôme go on an organized trip to Odessa, behind the Iron Curtain. During the day, posing as tourists celebrating their engagement, they visit monuments and museums. In the evening they slip away from the group and meet “refuseniks”, Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime for wanting to leave the country. While Carole is motivated by political commitment and a taste for risk, Jérôme’s motivation is Carole.
Who directed Friends from France?
Friends from France was directed by Anne Weil, Philippe Kotlarski.
Who stars in Friends from France?
The principal cast of Friends from France includes Dmitry Brauer, Ania Bukstein, Alexandre Chacon, Jérémie Lippmann, Alexander Senderovich.
When was Friends from France released and how long is it?
Friends from France was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friends from France?
Friends from France holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).