Michou d'Auber (2007)
Set in France during the struggle for Algerian independence, Messaoud's mother is terminally ill and his father, needing to work long hours in the factory, can't look after him, so decides to put him and his older brother Abdel in foster care. Sent to the countryside, Abdel has to work on a farm, but Messaoud is taken in by a childless woman, who conceals his Arab origins from her fiercely Gaullist ex-army husband. Re-named Michel/Michou, and with his hair comically dyed blond, the young boy quickly steals the hearts of both foster-parents, and eventually is instrumental in saving their troubled marriage.
Director: Thomas Gilou
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: February 28, 2007
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu - Georges
- Nathalie Baye - Gisèle
- Mathieu Amalric - Jacques
- Samy Seghir - Messaoud / Michou
- Catherine Hiegel - la directrice de l'orphelinat
- Philippe Nahon - le cafetier
- Bernard Yerlès - le copain de Georges
- Gérald Laroche - Robert
- Chick Ortega - Viguier
- Mohamed Fellag - Akli
Screenplay
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Robert Alazraki
Editing: Francine Sandberg
Production: MP Productions, TF1 Films Production, EuropaCorp
Country: France
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Thomas Gilou
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michou d'Auber about?
- Set in France during the struggle for Algerian independence, Messaoud's mother is terminally ill and his father, needing to work long hours in the factory, can't look after him, so decides to put him and his older brother Abdel in foster care. Sent to the countryside, Abdel has to work on a farm, but Messaoud is taken in by a childless woman, who conceals his Arab origins from her fiercely Gaullist ex-army husband. Re-named Michel/Michou, and with his hair comically dyed blond, the young boy quickly steals the hearts of both foster-parents, and eventually is instrumental in saving their troubled marriage.
- Who directed Michou d'Auber?
- Michou d'Auber was directed by Thomas Gilou.
- Who stars in Michou d'Auber?
- Michou d'Auber stars Gérard Depardieu, Nathalie Baye, Mathieu Amalric, Samy Seghir, Catherine Hiegel, Philippe Nahon.
- How long is Michou d'Auber?
- Michou d'Auber has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Michou d'Auber?
- Michou d'Auber is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Michou d'Auber produced?
- Michou d'Auber was produced in France.