Free Men
Originally released in 2011. Free Men is a drama/history film. directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi.
Starring Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, and Lubna Azabal
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Box Office
$53.8K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
as L'inspecteur
François Delaive
as Le chef de la Gestapo
Noureddine Souli
as Le premier résistant
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $53,810
Production Companies
- Pyramide Productions
- Solaire Production
- VMP
- France 3 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Free Men about?
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 duri...
Who directed Free Men?
Free Men was directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi.
How long is Free Men?
Free Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Free Men released?
Free Men was released on September 28, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Free Men?
The main cast of Free Men includes Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal, Mahmoud Shalaby, Christopher Buchholz.