Synopse
This sensitive drama about migration illustrates not just loneliness in alien places but also the gap that is left back home. Nine years ago, Amin emigrated from Senegal to France to give his family the chance of a better standard of living. Amin's everyday life now consists of work, his social life is limited to doing things with other inhabitants of the hostel. Once a year, he returns home to find an ambivalent world – from financial expectancy to feeling nurtured. His wife Aïsha has come to terms with the situation, but being away from home is a burden for Amin. When one day he meets Gabrielle, an affluent employer, his loyalty is sorely tested – and he succumbs to temptation.
Regie
PHILIPPE FAUCON (*1958) comes from Morocco and works as a director, author and producer in France. His film Fatima won the César for Best Film in 2015.
Info
Original Title: Amin
Category: Feature
Section: Voilà!
Version & Subtitles: French, Wolof OV with English subtitles
Director: Philippe Faucon
Screenplay: Philippe Faucon, Yasmina Nini-Faucon, Moustapha Kharmoudi, based on an idea of
Cast/Protagonists: Moustapha Mbengue, Emmanuelle Devos, Noureddine Benallouche, Marème N’Diaye, Moustapha Naham, Jalal Quarriwa, Fantine Harduin, Samuel Churin
Production country: France
Year of Production: 2018
Length: 91 min
Producer: Olivier Père
Production company: Istiqlal Films
Cinematography: Laurent Fenart
Editor: Sophie Mandonnet, Matilde Grosjean
Music: Amine Bouhafa
Production Design: Manuel Swieton
World Sales: Sébastien Fouque, Pyramide International
