Krim
Synopsis
A prize-fighter spends 16 years in prison for killing his wife during a blind rage. Upon his release, he wanders the grim streets of an empty French housing project in search of his now teen-age daughter. His quest forms the basis of this gripping French drama. Krim is the fighter and Yasmine his estranged daughter. Krim finds his old apartment block, but it is abandoned and slated for destruction. He is terribly disappointed, for all Krim wants right now is to be happy and to have his daughter back. He sends messages back to his friend and mentor in prison telling him how wonderful it is to be out of jail. His friend, Eugene, a lifer, isn't fooled for a second and is very angry at Krim for lying to him. Meanwhile, Krim stumbles across Nora, a teen-age drug addict, who could be his long-lost daughter. Eventually, he locks her in an abandoned flat and helps her get off the junk cold-turkey. It is a terrible scene, but he succeeds and the two begin a new kind of relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahmed Bouchaala
- Screenplay & Story
- Ahmed Bouchaala, Gérard Jouannet, Jade Luchini, Zakia Tahiri
- Original Title
- Krim
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- LFGD, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahmed Bouchaala
Ahmed Bouchaala, Gérard Jouannet, Jade Luchini, Zakia Tahiri
Pascal Rabaud
Monica Coleman
Frédéric Fourgeaud, Eric Porcher
Department Leadership Roster
Ahmed Bouchaala
Writer
Gérard Jouannet
Writer
Jade Luchini
Writer
Zakia Tahiri
Writer
Frédéric Fourgeaud
Producer
Pascal Rabaud
Director of Photography
Monica Coleman
Editor
Ahmed Bouchaala
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Krim
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What is Krim about?
A prize-fighter spends 16 years in prison for killing his wife during a blind rage. Upon his release, he wanders the grim streets of an empty French housing project in search of his now teen-age daughter. His quest forms the basis of this gripping French drama. Krim is the fighter and Yasmine his estranged daughter. Krim finds his old apartment block, but it is abandoned and slated for destruction. He is terribly disappointed, for all Krim wants right now is to be happy and to have his daughter back. He sends messages back to his friend and mentor in prison telling him how wonderful it is to be out of jail. His friend, Eugene, a lifer, isn't fooled for a second and is very angry at Krim for lying to him. Meanwhile, Krim stumbles across Nora, a teen-age drug addict, who could be his long-lost daughter. Eventually, he locks her in an abandoned flat and helps her get off the junk cold-turkey. It is a terrible scene, but he succeeds and the two begin a new kind of relationship.
Who directed Krim?
Krim was directed by Ahmed Bouchaala.
Who stars in Krim?
The principal cast of Krim includes Hammou Graïa, Philippe Clay, Elisabeth Rose, Zakia Tahiri, Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
When was Krim released and how long is it?
Krim was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.