CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 1h 39m
Free Men
57%(32)IMDbDramaHistoryWar

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.

Directed byIsmaël Ferroukhi

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
FR
Released
September 28, 2011
Revenue
$53,810
Studios
Pyramide ProductionsFrance 3 CinémaSolaire Production

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
FREE MEN Trailer | Festival 2011

FREE MEN Trailer | Festival 2011

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Tahar Rahim

Tahar Rahim

Younes

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit

Lubna Azabal

Lubna Azabal

Warba Shlimane alias Leila

Mahmoud Shalaby

Mahmoud Shalaby

Salim Halali

Christopher Buchholz

Christopher Buchholz

Major von Ratibor

Farid Larbi

Farid Larbi

Ali

Stéphane Rideau

Stéphane Rideau

Francis

Bruno Fleury

L'inspecteur

François Delaive

François Delaive

Le chef de la Gestapo

Noureddine Souli

Noureddine Souli

Le premier résistant

Creative team
Directed by
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Written by
Alain-Michel Blanc
Alain-Michel Blanc
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Produced by
Fabienne Vonier

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