Le Marchand de sable
Synopsis
Marked by years of prison, Djo, a parcel delivery man in the Paris suburbs, lives modestly with his mother and daughter. One day, an aunt who has just fled the Ivorian conflict arrives at their home with her three children. In a hurry, Djo manages to find them a place to live. But faced with the growing demand and with the prospect of offering a decent life to his daughter, Djo switches and becomes a sleep merchant.
Top Cast
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Moussa Mansaly
Djo
Benoît Magimel
Yvan
Aïssa Maïga
Félicité
Ophélie Bau
Aurore
Mamadou Minte
Le colonel
Mariama Gueye
Djenny
Pol White
Docteur Kangui
Yanis Benatallah
Samir
Julia Oberlinkels
Saocen
Doréa Natalia Da Rozalia
Fanta
Naky Sy Savane
Denise
Leanna Chea
Etienne Guillou-Kervern
Vincent
Zélie Biyen
Sylvia
Anysha Nsa Zimbu
Augustine
Mamadou Touré
Ali
Djigui Diarra
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Francophone de Namur 2022
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Achiepo
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Achiepo, Romy Coccia Di Ferro
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa
- Original Title
- Le Marchand de sable
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Barney Production, The Jokers Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Achiepo
Steve Achiepo, Romy Coccia Di Ferro
Amine Bouhafa
Sébastien Goepfert
Julie Lena
Saïd Hamich
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Achiepo
Director
Steve Achiepo
Screenplay
Romy Coccia Di Ferro
Screenplay
Sébastien Goepfert
Director of Photography
Saïd Hamich
Producer
Julie Lena
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Marchand de sable
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What is Le Marchand de sable about?
Marked by years of prison, Djo, a parcel delivery man in the Paris suburbs, lives modestly with his mother and daughter. One day, an aunt who has just fled the Ivorian conflict arrives at their home with her three children. In a hurry, Djo manages to find them a place to live. But faced with the growing demand and with the prospect of offering a decent life to his daughter, Djo switches and becomes a sleep merchant.
Who directed Le Marchand de sable?
Le Marchand de sable was directed by Steve Achiepo.
Who stars in Le Marchand de sable?
The principal cast of Le Marchand de sable includes Moussa Mansaly, Benoît Magimel, Aïssa Maïga, Ophélie Bau, Mamadou Minte.
When was Le Marchand de sable released and how long is it?
Le Marchand de sable was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Marchand de sable?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Marchand de sable was composed by Amine Bouhafa.