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Poetical Refugee (2001)

Poetical Refugee (2001)

La Faute à Voltaire
130 minutes FR Drama
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
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Production companies: Flach Film
Production countries: France

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