Poetical Refugee

Original title: La Faute à Voltaire

130 minutes • 2001 • 6.5 Score

Like a Candide dreaming of Eldorado, Jallel lands in France, hoping to try his luck. From encounter to encounter, hostel to social welfare group, Jallel will make his way through a Paris of outcasts. Although failing to achieve his hopes, he discovers and shares in the solidarity felt by the destitute. –uniFrance

Abdellatif Kechiche

Director