Free Men(2011)
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Free Men Synopsis
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.
Free Men (2011) is a drama, history and war film directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, released on September 28, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal and Mahmoud Shalaby. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Ismaël Ferroukhi
- Writers:
- Alain-Michel Blanc, Ismaël Ferroukhi
- Producers:
- Fabienne Vonier
- Cinematographer:
- Jérôme Alméras
- Composer:
- Armand Amar
- Production:
- Pyramide Productions, Solaire Production, VMP, France 3 Cinéma
- Revenue:
- $53,810
- Status:
- Released
Free Men (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Free Men before you stream it.
Free Men Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tahar Rahim
as Younes
Michael Lonsdale
as Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit
Lubna Azabal
as Warba Shlimane alias Leila
Mahmoud Shalaby
as Salim Halali
Christopher Buchholz
as Major von Ratibor
Farid Larbi
as Ali
Stéphane Rideau
as Francis
- Bruno Fleury
Bruno Fleury
as L'inspecteur
François Delaive
as Le chef de la Gestapo
Noureddine Souli
as Le premier résistant
Key crew
Directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, written by Alain-Michel Blanc and Ismaël Ferroukhi, produced by Fabienne Vonier.
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Free Men Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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Free Men – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Free Men online?
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Free Men (2011) is available to stream on Chai Flicks, France Channel Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Free Men?
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The main cast of Free Men (2011) includes Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal, Mahmoud Shalaby and Christopher Buchholz. The film was directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Free Men released?
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Free Men was released on September 28, 2011 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Free Men worth watching?
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Free Men (2011) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Free Men?
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Yes. The official Free Men trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.