Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (2012) and the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (2011)
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Box office
Grossed $53.8K worldwide
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Filming locations
Filmed in Paris and Rabat
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Setting
Set in Paris
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Music
Music by Armand Amar
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Alain-Michel BlancScreenplay
- Ismaël FerroukhiScreenplay
- Original title
- Les hommes libres
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 28, 2011
- Original language
- French
- Revenue
- $53.8K
- Countries
- France
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