Bad Faith
Mauvaise foi
Synopsis
In Paris, Clara, psycho motor therapist, and Ismaël, music teacher, have been lovers for four years. Happy, the couple are expecting their first child and decide to move in together. But the news is not well received by their respective families because Clara is Jewish and Ishmael a Muslim. Although not practicing, this difference will gradually sow trouble in their love life.
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Cécile de France
Clara Breitmann
Roschdy Zem
Ismaël
Pascal Elbé
Milou
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Victor Breitmann
Leïla Bekhti
Mounia
Abdelhafid Metalsi
Karim
Naima Lamcharki
Habiba
Bérangère Bonvoisin
Martha
Martine Chevallier
Lucie Breitmann
Antoine Chappey
Fredo
Mickaël Masclet
Julien
David Elmaleh
Doctor Blondel
Jean-Claude Frissung
Mr. Collina, Ismaël's student
André Oumansky
Albert
Farida Ouchani
Habiba's neighbor
Marianne Viard
Nurse
Hervé Falloux
Doctor
Laurent Rey
Julien's father
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roschdy Zem
- Screenplay & Story
- Roschdy Zem, Agnès de Sacy, Pascal Elbé
- Original Score
- Souad Massi
- Original Title
- Mauvaise foi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Pan Européenne Productions, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roschdy Zem
Roschdy Zem, Agnès de Sacy, Pascal Elbé
Souad Massi
Jérôme Alméras
Department Leadership Roster
Roschdy Zem
Writer
Agnès de Sacy
Writer
Pascal Elbé
Writer
Roschdy Zem
Director
Jérôme Alméras
Director of Photography
Souad Massi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Faith
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What is Bad Faith about?
In Paris, Clara, psycho motor therapist, and Ismaël, music teacher, have been lovers for four years. Happy, the couple are expecting their first child and decide to move in together. But the news is not well received by their respective families because Clara is Jewish and Ishmael a Muslim. Although not practicing, this difference will gradually sow trouble in their love life.
Who directed Bad Faith?
Bad Faith was directed by Roschdy Zem.
Who stars in Bad Faith?
The principal cast of Bad Faith includes Cécile de France, Roschdy Zem, Pascal Elbé, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Leïla Bekhti.
When was Bad Faith released and how long is it?
Bad Faith was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Faith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Faith was composed by Souad Massi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Faith?
Bad Faith holds official age classifications: FR: TP.