The Departure
Le Départ
Synopsis
Morocco, 2004. Adil, aged 11, spends the summer playing with his friends and waiting for his idol, Olympic runner Hicham El Guerrouj, to compete in his last Games. The arrival of his father and older brother from France for a few days will mark him forever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Saïd Hamich
- Screenplay & Story
- Saïd Hamich
- Original Score
- Vitor Araújo
- Original Title
- Le Départ
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Barney Production, Mont Fleuri Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Saïd Hamich
Saïd Hamich
Vitor Araújo
Marine Atlan
Xavier Sirven
Saïd Hamich, Sophie Penson
Department Leadership Roster
Marine Atlan
Director of Photography
Saïd Hamich
Director
Sophie Penson
Producer
Xavier Sirven
Editor
Saïd Hamich
Writer
Vitor Araújo
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Departure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Departure about?
Morocco, 2004. Adil, aged 11, spends the summer playing with his friends and waiting for his idol, Olympic runner Hicham El Guerrouj, to compete in his last Games. The arrival of his father and older brother from France for a few days will mark him forever.
Who directed The Departure?
The Departure was directed by Saïd Hamich.
Who stars in The Departure?
The principal cast of The Departure includes Ayman Rachdane, Fatima Attif, Youness El Khalfaoui, Ayman El Khalfaoui, Abderrazak El Hansaly.
When was The Departure released and how long is it?
The Departure was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Departure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Departure was composed by Vitor Araújo.