Drama ·History ·War · France · 2011 · 1h 39m

Free Men

Les hommes libres

Free Men poster
Director
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Cast
Tahar Rahim as Younes Michael Lonsdale as Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit Lubna Azabal as Warba Shlimane alias Leila Mahmoud Shalaby as Salim Halali Christopher Buchholz as Major von Ratibor Farid Larbi as Ali
Crew
Jérôme Alméras — Director of Photography Annette Dutertre — Editor Armand Amar — Original Music Composer Alain-Michel Blanc — Screenplay Ismaël Ferroukhi — Screenplay Fabienne Vonier — Producer
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.

Trailer Free Men — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
paris, franceresistancegerman occupation
Key Collaborators
Ismaël Ferroukhi Director Jérôme Alméras Director of Photography Annette Dutertre Editor Armand Amar Original Music Composer Alain-Michel Blanc Screenplay Ismaël Ferroukhi Screenplay Fabienne Vonier Producer Thierry François Production Design Virginie Montel Costume Design
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