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
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Press
“A deeply felt, compassionate film”
★★★★ Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“Warm and subtly heartbreaking”
The Hollywood Reporter