Free Men
Les hommes libres
Synopsis
In Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish man. Based on not very known facts about the Muslim community in Paris during WWII, when the Paris Mosque and its dynamic leader played a pivotal role in supporting the resistance and rescuing Jews.
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FREE MEN Trailer | Festival 2011
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$54K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismaël Ferroukhi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ismaël Ferroukhi, Alain-Michel Blanc
- Original Score
- Armand Amar
- Original Title
- Les hommes libres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $54K
- Production Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Solaire Production, VMP, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Ismaël Ferroukhi, Alain-Michel Blanc
Armand Amar
Jérôme Alméras
Annette Dutertre
Stéphane Parthenay, Frantz Richard, Fabienne Vonier
Department Leadership Roster
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Screenplay
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Director
Alain-Michel Blanc
Screenplay
Fabienne Vonier
Producer
Armand Amar
Original Music Composer
Jérôme Alméras
Director of Photography
Annette Dutertre
Editor
Thierry François
Production Design
Virginie Montel
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Men
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What is Free Men about?
In Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish man. Based on not very known facts about the Muslim community in Paris during WWII, when the Paris Mosque and its dynamic leader played a pivotal role in supporting the resistance and rescuing Jews.
Who directed Free Men?
Free Men was directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi.
Who stars in Free Men?
The principal cast of Free Men includes Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal, Mahmoud Shalaby, Christopher Buchholz.
When was Free Men released and how long is it?
Free Men was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Free Men make at the box office?
Free Men grossed $54K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Free Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Men was composed by Armand Amar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Men?
Free Men holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).