Samba
"Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose."
Originally released in 2014. Samba is a drama/comedy film. directed by Éric Toledano.
Starring Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Tahar Rahim
Synopsis
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (974 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$151.5K
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Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Omar Sy
as Samba Cissé
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Alice
Tahar Rahim
as Walid aka Wilson
Izïa Higelin
as Manu
Issaka Sawadogo
as Jonas Karanoto
Hélène Vincent
as Marcelle
Youngar Fall
as Lamouna, Samba's uncle
Christiane Millet
as Madeleine
Jacqueline Jehanneuf
as Maggy
Liya Kebede
as Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $151,530
Production Companies
- Ten Films
- Gaumont
- Quad Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samba about?
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get ou...
Who directed Samba?
Samba was directed by Éric Toledano.
How long is Samba?
Samba has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Samba released?
Samba was released on October 15, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samba?
The main cast of Samba includes Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin, Issaka Sawadogo.
Is Samba worth watching?
Samba has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 974 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.