World War Two is one of the most cinematically adapted periods of modern history, with countless films released offering an insight into the horrific war. Yet Ismaël Ferroukhi’s Free Men takes somewhat of a different stance, delving into the harsh subject matter from a Muslim perspective, offering an intriguingly original take on tales we’ve been told several times.
Set in German-occupied Paris in 1943, we follow the life of Algerian immigrant and grafter Younes (Tahar Rahim), surviving on his own by selling goods to fellow refugees. However, following an arrest, he is blackmailed into becoming a spy for the law enforcement – as the police want him to inform them of wrongdoings taking place at the local Mosque, where they suspect the Muslims are providing fake identities for Jews hiding in Paris. The rector, Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit (Michael Lonsdale), uses an intense degree of charm and intelligence to keep the law at bay,...
Set in German-occupied Paris in 1943, we follow the life of Algerian immigrant and grafter Younes (Tahar Rahim), surviving on his own by selling goods to fellow refugees. However, following an arrest, he is blackmailed into becoming a spy for the law enforcement – as the police want him to inform them of wrongdoings taking place at the local Mosque, where they suspect the Muslims are providing fake identities for Jews hiding in Paris. The rector, Si Kaddour Ben Ghabrit (Michael Lonsdale), uses an intense degree of charm and intelligence to keep the law at bay,...
- 5/25/2012
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Since 1963, The New York Film Festival has continued to bring new and important cinematic works by filmmakers from around the world. The 17-day festival includes the Main Slate selections along with special events, panel discussions, the experimental film showcase, Views from the Avant-Garde, and much more.This year, the 48th edition, brings new films from directors such as David Fincher (The Social Network), Julie Taymor (The Tempest), Abbas Kiarostami (Certified Copy), Mike Leigh (Another Year), Cristi Puiu (Aurora), Oliver Assayas (Carlos), Kelly Reichardt (Meek's Cutoff) and Clint Eastwood (Hereafter).Opening the festival on Friday September 24 is David Fincher's The Social Network, a bio-pic that examines the creation of the pop culture internet phenomenon known as Facebook. The following is a review of that film as well as several others running with the festival.The Social Networkusa 2010Dir: David FincherRating B- 117 minsBelow is an edited version of my review. Click...
- 9/24/2010
- LRMonline.com
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