The Code
La Mentale
Synopsis
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
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Samy Naceri
Yanis
Samuel Le Bihan
Dris
Clotilde Courau
Nina
Michel Duchaussoy
Fèche
Philippe Nahon
Simon
Francis Renaud
Niglo
Marie Guillard
Lise
Bibi Naceri
Rouquin
Elisabeth Margoni
Evelyne
Lucien Jean-Baptiste
Foued
Frédéric Pellegeay
Grib
Adrien Saint-Joré
José
David Saracino
Mel
Jean-Pierre Lazzerini
Henry
Stéphane Ferrara
Prosper
Perkins Lyautey
Marco
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Boursinhac
- Original Title
- La Mentale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Boursinhac
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Boursinhac
Director
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What is The Code about?
Dris is an ex-con, living in the borderline between a decent and a criminal life. He has a regular and simple work and lives a simple life with his wife Lise and loves his family. However, his childhood friends from his Arab community, including his best friend Yanis, are mobsters and his brother is a small time delinquent. Yanis tries to bring Dris back to his gang, and uses his former lover Nina to seduce him, taking him to expensive places to feel the importance of big money. Dris fights against the temptation, but an event will route him back to Yanis' gang and in a fight between gangs with tragic consequences for the whole community.
Who directed The Code?
The Code was directed by Manuel Boursinhac.
Who stars in The Code?
The principal cast of The Code includes Samy Naceri, Samuel Le Bihan, Clotilde Courau, Michel Duchaussoy, Philippe Nahon.
When was The Code released and how long is it?
The Code was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.