France / May 15, 2018 / Cannes Directors' Fortnight
1h 31min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Amin has come from Senegal to work in France, leaving behind his wife Aïcha, and their three children. He leads a solitary life in France, where the only space he occupies is his home and the building sites on which he works. Most of his earnings are sent to Senegal. One day, he meets a woman, Gabrielle, and a relationship is born.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Moustapha Naham | Ousmane |
| Jalal Quarriwa | Sabri |
| Laurent Lecêtre | Comptable chantier |
| Katy Lena Ndiaye | Vendeuse échoppe |
| Émilie Gavois-Kahn | Directrice foyer |
| Moustapha Sow | Résident foyer médicaments |
| Christine Dir | Brigitte |
| Jihade Sikouk | La seconde serveuse |
| Alain Stach | L'entrepreneur Berrato |
| Adama Diakité | Aliou |
| Anas Akbli | Momo |
| Samuel Churin | Hervé |
| Nis'Mya | Prostituée |
| Yasmina Bendjaballah | Houria |
| Namaké Konte | Résident foyer lettre |
| Catherine Lefroid | Pharmacienne |
| Serigne Touba Touré | Employé agence transfert de fonds |
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| Sopheavy Ly | Employée agence transfert de fonds |
| Soria Zeroual | Client agente transfert de fonds |
| Abdou Sissokho | Vendeur vêtements |
| Demba Dieye | Douanier |
| Modou Ngom | Mohamed Sow |
| Ibrahima Mbengue | Issa |
| Aïda Lo | Awa Sow |
| Mariama Sené | Marème Sow |
| Alioune Sow | Demba Sow |
| Faliba Coly | Jeune homme passeport |
| Samuelle Yacine Tiné | Directrice d'école |
| N'Déyé Sokhna Mboup | Élève dont les parents sont en Italie |
| Hélène Ndiare Ndione | Mère d'Amin |
| Ndjira Dieye | Belle-soeur d'Amin |
| Alassane Sy | Djibril |
| Thioni Diarra | Femme point d'eau |
| Ndeye Diass Gueye | Femme point d'eau |
| Barra Ndiaye | Gamin foot |
| Simon Benattar-Bourgeay | Un maghrébin |
| Christophe Gendreau | Homme en colère maison en construction |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Amin |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Wolof, Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Istiqlal Films, ARTE France Cinéma, NJJ Entertainment, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Tanit Films, Canal+, Ciné+, CNC, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Pyramide Films, La Région Île-de-France |
| Release date | 3 ottobre 2018 |
| Production | Rémi Burah, Philippe Faucon, Yasmina Nini-Faucon, Olivier Père |
| Writer | Philippe Faucon, Mustapha Kharmoudi, Yasmina Nini-Faucon |
| Casting | Leïla Fournier |
| Editing | Matilde Grosjean, Sophie Mandonnet |
| Cinematography | Laurent Fénart |
| Assistant directors | Philippe Faucon |
| Camera operators | Laurent Fénart |
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| Additional photography | Laurent Fénart |
| Production design | Manuel Swieton |
| Art direction | Manuel Swieton |
| Set decoration | Manuel Swieton |
| Music | Amine Bouhafa, Claire-Anne Largeron, Marie Mougel, Pascal Ribier |
| Sound | Amine Bouhafa, Claire-Anne Largeron, Marie Mougel, Pascal Ribier |
| Costume design | Charlotte David, Shirley Drai |
| Makeup | Shirley Drai, Charlotte David |
| Hairstyling | Charlotte David, Shirley Drai |
Release dates
Premiere
Israel / Jul 26, 2018 / Jerusalem Film Festival
Germany / Oct 03, 2018 / Hamburg Film Festiva
United States / Oct 23, 2018 / Philadelphia International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Belgium / Oct 03, 2018
France / Oct 03, 2018 / U
Switzerland / Oct 03, 2018
United Kingdom / Jun 21, 2019
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