Young Ahmed
Le jeune Ahmed
Synopsis
A young Belgian is incited by his imam to view a teacher as an apostate and assassinate her; after he fails, he is sent to juvenile reform.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Original Title
- Le jeune Ahmed
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Fleuve, France 2 Cinéma, Archipel 33>35, Proximus, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Benoît Dervaux
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Dervaux
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Director
Luc Dardenne
Director
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Igor Gabriel
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Writer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Ahmed
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What is Young Ahmed about?
A young Belgian is incited by his imam to view a teacher as an apostate and assassinate her; after he fails, he is sent to juvenile reform.
Who directed Young Ahmed?
Young Ahmed was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne.
Who stars in Young Ahmed?
The principal cast of Young Ahmed includes Idir Ben Addi, Olivier Bonnaud, Myriem Akheddiou, Victoria Bluck, Claire Bodson.
When was Young Ahmed released and how long is it?
Young Ahmed was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Ahmed?
Young Ahmed holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).