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Malek

January 18, 2019 1h 35m 3.3/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Malek is a drama film. directed by Guy Édoin.

Starring Tewfik Jallab, Hiba Abouk, and Karine Vanasse

Synopsis

Malek, a Lebanese immigrant from Montreal, is haunted by the violent death of his sister. Convinced that he could have avoided this tragedy, he is consumed with guilt. He lives alone, poor, jobless until he meets Shohreh, an Iranian girl, with whom he falls in love. A new life opens up to him and he quickly finds work. Malek gradually regains his dignity but the past resurfaces to the point where he is pushed, almost in spite of himself, to finally settle his accounts with himself.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 18, 2019 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 3.3/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Canada Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Films du Boulevard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malek about?

Malek, a Lebanese immigrant from Montreal, is haunted by the violent death of his sister. Convinced that he could have avoided this tragedy, he is consumed with guilt. He lives alone, poor, jobless...

Who directed Malek?

Malek was directed by Guy Édoin.

How long is Malek?

Malek has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Malek released?

Malek was released on January 18, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Malek?

The main cast of Malek includes Tewfik Jallab, Hiba Abouk, Karine Vanasse, Abbas Abdulghani, Joseph Antaki.