Samba (2014)

Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.

Samba (2014) poster

Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.

Director: Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ludovico Einaudi
Cinematography: Stéphane Fontaine
Editing: Dorian Rigal-Ansous
Production: Ten Films, Gaumont, Quad Productions
Country: France
Language: العربية, Français, English, Português, Pусский, Srpski
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $151,530
Original Language: fr

Keywords

immigrant, paris, france, language barrier, insomnia, kiss, man woman relationship, romance, job seeking, senegalese, migrant, legal aid, legal immigrant

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samba about?
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Who directed Samba?
Samba was directed by Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache.
Who stars in Samba?
Samba stars Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin, Issaka Sawadogo, Hélène Vincent.
How long is Samba?
Samba has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Samba?
Samba is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Samba?
Samba had a budget of $20M.
How much did Samba gross?
Samba grossed $151,530 worldwide.
Where was Samba produced?
Samba was produced in France.