A Season in France

Name: A Season in France
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min

Director: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun

Rights:

Highlights

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The film received support from Canal+, Ciné+, TV5 Monde, and Région Ile-de-France.

2017/ France97 min/ Drama

Original Title

Une Saison En France

SYNOPSIS

Abbas, a high school teacher in the Central African Republic, has fled his war-torn country with his two children. They now live in France, where Abbas works at a food market, while applying for political asylum. A French woman, Carole, falls in love with him and offers a roof for him and his family. When Abbas’ application is rejected, they face a crucial decision.

CAST

Eriq Ebouaney
Sandrine Bonnaire
Aalayna Lys

CREW

Screenwriter: Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
DOP: Mathieu Giombini
Editor: Jean-François Elie

Production Company(ies)

Pili Films
Arte France Cinéma
Arte France
Canal+
Ciné+
TV5 Monde
Région Ile-de-France

Producer(s)

Florence Stern

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Canada

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), Egypt

Filmfest DC, Washington DC International Film Festival, USA

Afrika Filmfestival (AFF), Belgium

SIGNIS Award at the Filmfest DC, Washington DC International Film Festival, USA

Reviews

Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian

Quotes

“Chadian director Mahamat Saleh Haroun portrays the pride and pain of the refugee experience with compassion and a sharp edge” Peter Bradshaw - The Guardian