Poetical Refugee(2001)
La Faute à Voltaire
Poetical Refugee Synopsis
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.
Poetical Refugee (2001) is a drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, released on February 14, 2001 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez, Bruno Lochet and Aure Atika. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Writers:
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Producers:
- Jean-François Lepetit
- Cinematographer:
- Dominique Brenguier
- Production:
- Flach Film
- Status:
- Released
Poetical Refugee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sami Bouajila
as Jallel
Élodie Bouchez
as Lucie
Bruno Lochet
as Franck
Aure Atika
as Nassera
Olivier Loustau
as Antonio
Virginie Darmon
as Leila
Mustapha Adouani
as Mostfa
Sami Zitouni
as Nono
Carole Franck
as Barbara
Jean-Michel Fête
as Philippe
Manuel Le Lièvre
as André
François Genty
as Paul
Key crew
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, written by Abdellatif Kechiche, produced by Jean-François Lepetit.
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Poetical Refugee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 41 ratings.
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Poetical Refugee – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Poetical Refugee online?
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Poetical Refugee (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD and Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Poetical Refugee?
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The main cast of Poetical Refugee (2001) includes Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez, Bruno Lochet, Aure Atika and Olivier Loustau. The film was directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Poetical Refugee released?
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Poetical Refugee was released on February 14, 2001 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Poetical Refugee worth watching?
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Poetical Refugee (2001) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.