A SEASON IN FRANCE

A film by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Cast : Sandrine Bonnaire, Eriq Ebouaney, Bibi Tanga

2017 / drama / original title : Une Saison en France / 97’ / Color / status : completed / long feature-film / All Rights / International collections

Abbas, a high school teacher in the Central African Republic, has fled his war-torn country with his two children. They now live in France, where Abbas works at a food market, while applying for political asylum. A French woman, Carole, falls in love with him and offers a roof for him and his family. When Abbas’ application is rejected, they face a crucial decision.

Production: Pilifilms

French distribution: Ad Vitam

Press

“A deeply felt, compassionate film”

★★★★ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“Warm and subtly heartbreaking”

The Hollywood Reporter

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