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Poetical Refugee

20012h 10mAbdellatif Kechiche

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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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Paris, FranceUndocumented ImmigrantPovertySocial OutcastWelfare

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What is Poetical Refugee (2001) 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 stars in Poetical Refugee?

Poetical Refugee stars Sami Bouajila (Jallel), Élodie Bouchez (Lucie), Bruno Lochet (Franck), Aure Atika (Nassera), Olivier Loustau (Antonio). The film was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche.

How long is Poetical Refugee?

Poetical Refugee has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001.

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