The Secret of the Grain(2007)
La Graine et le Mulet
It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family
The Secret of the Grain Synopsis
In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.
The Secret of the Grain (2007) is a drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, released on December 12, 2007 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Farida Benkhetache and Abdelhamid Aktouche. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 253 ratings.
- Director:
- Abdellatif Kechiche
- Writers:
- Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
- Producers:
- Claude Berri, Jérôme Seydoux
- Cinematographer:
- Lubomir Bakchev
- Production:
- Pathé Renn Productions, Hirsch, France 2 Cinéma
- Revenue:
- $14,693,300
- Status:
- Released
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The Secret of the Grain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Habib Boufares
as Slimane Beji
Hafsia Herzi
as Rym
Farida Benkhetache
as Karima
Abdelhamid Aktouche
as Hamid
Alice Houri
as Julia
Bouraouïa Marzouk
as Souad
- Cyril Favre
Cyril Favre
as Serguei
Leila D'Issernio
as Lilia
- Abelkader Djeloulli
Abelkader Djeloulli
as Kader
Bruno Lochet
as Mario
Olivier Loustau
as José
Sami Zitouni
as Majid
Key crew
Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, written by Ghalya Lacroix and Abdellatif Kechiche, produced by Claude Berri and Jérôme Seydoux.
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The Secret of the Grain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 253 ratings.
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The Secret of the Grain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of the Grain online?
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The Secret of the Grain (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Secret of the Grain?
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The main cast of The Secret of the Grain (2007) includes Habib Boufares, Hafsia Herzi, Farida Benkhetache, Abdelhamid Aktouche and Alice Houri. 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 The Secret of the Grain released?
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The Secret of the Grain was released on December 12, 2007 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is The Secret of the Grain worth watching?
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The Secret of the Grain (2007) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 253 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret of the Grain?
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