Pieces of a Foreign Life (2026)
Woman flees war-torn Syria, leaving family behind. Seeking asylum in Bordeaux, she meets French lawyer who helps her rebuild life. Unexpected relationship forms between them amid her struggle to resettle.
Director: Gaya Jiji
Genre: Drama
Release Date: June 17, 2026
Cast
- Zar Amir Ebrahimi
- Alexis Manenti
- Amr Waked
- Megan Northam
- Grégoire Monsaingeon
- Romain Valette
- Amélie Prévot - Agente Hongroise
- Vincent Launay-Franceschini - Agent OFII
- Betty Desmier - Agente OFPRA
- Thomas Vercruysse
Screenplay
- Gaya Jiji (Screenplay)
- Sarah Angeleni (Screenplay)
Music: Valentin Hadjadj
Cinematography: Antoine Héberlé
Editing: Anne Souriau
Production: Gloria Films, TS Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Panache Productions
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Gaya Jiji
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pieces of a Foreign Life about?
- Woman flees war-torn Syria, leaving family behind. Seeking asylum in Bordeaux, she meets French lawyer who helps her rebuild life. Unexpected relationship forms between them amid her struggle to resettle.
- Who directed Pieces of a Foreign Life?
- Pieces of a Foreign Life was directed by Gaya Jiji.
- Who stars in Pieces of a Foreign Life?
- Pieces of a Foreign Life stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Alexis Manenti, Amr Waked, Megan Northam, Grégoire Monsaingeon, Romain Valette.
- What genre is Pieces of a Foreign Life?
- Pieces of a Foreign Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Pieces of a Foreign Life produced?
- Pieces of a Foreign Life was produced in France, Belgium.