Games of Love and Chance

2003 2h 4m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 156

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Osman Elkharraz
Krimo
Sara Forestier
Lydia
Sabrina Ouazani
Frida
Nanou Benhamou
Nanou
Hafet Ben-Ahmed
Fathi
Aurélie Ganito
Magalie
Carole Franck
French Teacher
Hajar Hamlili
Zina

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
Writers: Ghalya Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, shot by Lubomir Bakchev. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonella Bevenja shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Osman Elkharraz and Sara Forestier and Sabrina Ouazani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0338977 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Abdellatif Kechiche directs. Lubomir Bakchev behind the camera. Antonella Bevenja cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 23 years ago.
2Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, shot by Lubomir Bakchev. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Antonella Bevenja shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Osman Elkharraz and Sara Forestier and Sabrina Ouazani carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0338977 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Classified under 11 themes, including "immigrant", "france", "slang", "skyscraper".