Synopsis
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of a group of Corsicans who enforce their rule in the prison. As the 'missions' go by, he toughens himself and wins the confidence of the Corsican group.
Facts
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Louis Delluc Prize, César Award for Best Production Design, César Award for Best Cinematography, César Award for Best Director
Setting
Paris, Marseille
Filming location
Paris
Production
Celluloid Dreams, Why Not Productions, BiM Distribuzione, UGC, France 2, Canal+
Original language
French, Corsican, Arabic
Trailer
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