Poetical Refugee
La Faute à Voltaire
2001 · 2h 10m · Drama · France · Rated TP (FR)
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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Abdellatif Kechiche6.2Smart score
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paris, francepovertysocial outcastundocumented immigrantwelfare
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