Free Men (2011)
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.
Director: Ismaël Ferroukhi
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: September 28, 2011
Cast
- Tahar Rahim - Younes
- Michael Lonsdale - Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit
- Lubna Azabal - Warba Shlimane alias Leila
- Mahmoud Shalaby - Salim Halali
- Christopher Buchholz - Major von Ratibor
- Farid Larbi - Ali
- Stéphane Rideau - Francis
- Bruno Fleury - L'inspecteur
- François Delaive - Le chef de la Gestapo
- Noureddine Souli - Le premier résistant
Screenplay
- Alain-Michel Blanc (Screenplay)
- Ismaël Ferroukhi (Screenplay)
Production: Pyramide Productions, Solaire Production, VMP, France 3 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français, العربية
Box Office: $53,810
Original Language: fr
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters
Keywords
paris, france, resistance, german occupation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free Men about?
- 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.
- Who directed Free Men?
- Free Men was directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi.
- Who stars in Free Men?
- Free Men stars Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal, Mahmoud Shalaby, Christopher Buchholz, Farid Larbi.
- How long is Free Men?
- Free Men has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Free Men?
- Free Men is a Drama, History, War film.
- How much did Free Men gross?
- Free Men grossed $53,810 worldwide.
- Where was Free Men produced?
- Free Men was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Free Men?
- The themes of Free Men include: World War II: Global Conflict, World War Resistance and Freedom Fighters.