Poetical Refugee
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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. –uniFrance
Status: Released
Released Date: 2001-02-14
Runtime: 130 mins
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Writer: Abdellatif Kechiche
Spoken language: Français, العربية
Genres: Drama
Original title: Poetical Refugee
Production Companies: Flach Film
Production Countries: France
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