Poetical Refugee
La Faute à Voltaire
Synopsis
Like a Candide dreaming of Eldorado, Jallel lands in France, hoping to try his luck. From encounter to encounter, hostel to social welfare group, Jallel will make his way through a Paris of outcasts. Although failing to achieve his hopes, he discovers and shares in the solidarity felt by the destitute.
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Sami Bouajila
Jallel
Élodie Bouchez
Lucie
Bruno Lochet
Franck
Aure Atika
Nassera
Olivier Loustau
Antonio
Virginie Darmon
Leila
Mustapha Adouani
Mostfa
Sami Zitouni
Nono
Carole Franck
Barbara
Jean-Michel Fête
Philippe
Manuel Le Lièvre
André
François Genty
Paul
Mariam Serbah
Matchmaker
Francis Arnaud
Civil servant
Nejlb Nekales
Hocine
Bilal Ali
Rose Seller
Martin Amic
Benoît
Tonio Descanvelle
Christophe
Release History & Theatrical Window
French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Original Score
- Dahmane El Harrachi
- Original Title
- La Faute à Voltaire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Flach Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdellatif Kechiche
Abdellatif Kechiche
Dahmane El Harrachi
Dominique Brenguier
Anick Baly, Tina Baz, Amina Mazani
Jean-François Lepetit
Department Leadership Roster
Abdellatif Kechiche
Director
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Dominique Brenguier
Director of Photography
Abdellatif Kechiche
Writer
Quentin Prévost
Production Design
Catherine d'Halluin
Costume Design
Anick Baly
Editor
Tina Baz
Editor
Amina Mazani
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poetical Refugee
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What is Poetical Refugee about?
Like a Candide dreaming of Eldorado, Jallel lands in France, hoping to try his luck. From encounter to encounter, hostel to social welfare group, Jallel will make his way through a Paris of outcasts. Although failing to achieve his hopes, he discovers and shares in the solidarity felt by the destitute.
Who directed Poetical Refugee?
Poetical Refugee was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.
Who stars in Poetical Refugee?
The principal cast of Poetical Refugee includes Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez, Bruno Lochet, Aure Atika, Olivier Loustau.
When was Poetical Refugee released and how long is it?
Poetical Refugee was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Poetical Refugee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poetical Refugee was composed by Dahmane El Harrachi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Poetical Refugee?
Poetical Refugee holds official age classifications: FR: TP.