Habib
Habib, la grande aventure
Synopsis
The story of a young Belgian actor of Moroccan origin who agrees to play the role of Saint-François-d'Assise to put an end to the roles of nice Arabs that are stuck on his forehead in often mediocre films. Getting into the historical figure will represent a real challenge for him; when his father, settled in Morocco, suddenly returns to Brussels with a new wife, and the beginnings of Alzheimer's, he finds himself having to juggle between the expectations of his colleagues and his family.
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Bastien Ughetto
Habib
Catherine Deneuve
Self
Sofia Lesaffre
Nadia
Ahmed Benaissa
Habib's father
Farida Ouchani
Habib's mother
Sofia Elabassi
Layla
Thomas Solivérès
Égide
Daphné van Dessel
Constance
Mohamed Bensaihi
Uncle Yassine
Ben Hamidou
Mr. El Ghanassy
Sophie Maréchal
Zoé
Benjamin Torrini
Marco the leper
Inès Banzet Benhagouga
Meriem
Frédéric Clou
Assistant director
Sarah Grosjean
Egide's sister
Martin Verset
Son of Marco
Salim Talbi
Sam
Fatlind Zeqiri
Nacer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 22, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Mariage
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Mariage
- Original Score
- Frédéric Vercheval
- Original Title
- Habib, la grande aventure
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- CAB Productions, Formosa Productions, Polaris Films, Daylight Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Mariage
Benoît Mariage
Frédéric Vercheval
Christophe Beaucarne
Sylvie Lager, Cyril Nakache
Michaël Goldberg, Boris Van Gils, Christophe Mazodier, Jean-Louis Porchet
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Mariage
Director
Michaël Goldberg
Producer
Boris Van Gils
Producer
Christophe Mazodier
Producer
Jean-Louis Porchet
Producer
Christophe Beaucarne
Director of Photography
Sylvie Lager
Editor
Cyril Nakache
Editor
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Benoît Mariage
Writer
Frédéric Vercheval
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Habib
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Habib about?
The story of a young Belgian actor of Moroccan origin who agrees to play the role of Saint-François-d'Assise to put an end to the roles of nice Arabs that are stuck on his forehead in often mediocre films. Getting into the historical figure will represent a real challenge for him; when his father, settled in Morocco, suddenly returns to Brussels with a new wife, and the beginnings of Alzheimer's, he finds himself having to juggle between the expectations of his colleagues and his family.
Who directed Habib?
Habib was directed by Benoît Mariage.
Who stars in Habib?
The principal cast of Habib includes Bastien Ughetto, Catherine Deneuve, Sofia Lesaffre, Ahmed Benaissa, Farida Ouchani.
When was Habib released and how long is it?
Habib was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Habib?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Habib was composed by Frédéric Vercheval.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Habib?
Habib holds official age classifications: FR: TP.