The Marchers

2013 2h 0m FR

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6.3

MID

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6.2

IMDB

★6.3TMDB · 74★6.2IMDB · 413

Drama

Synopsis

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In 1983, in France experiencing intolerance and racial violence , three young teens and the priest Minguettes launching a largely peaceful march for equality and against racism, over 1,000 km between Marseille and Paris . Despite the difficulties and resistance encountered, their movement will bring about a real boost of hope in the way of Gandhi and Martin Luther King. They unite with their arrival more than 100 000 people from all walks of life and give France its new face.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Olivier Gourmet
Dubois
Jamel Debbouze
Hassan
Charlotte Le Bon
Claire
Hafsia Herzi
Monia
Tewfik Jallab
Mohamed
Vincent Rottiers
Sylvain
M'Barek Belkouk
Farid
Lubna Azabal
Kheira

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nabil Ben Yadir
Writers: Nabil Ben Yadir
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nabil Ben Yadir, shot by Danny Elsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Olivier Gourmet and Jamel Debbouze and Charlotte Le Bon carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2832422 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Nabil Ben Yadir directs. Danny Elsen behind the camera. Stephen Warbeck scores. Damien Keyeux cuts. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
3Directed by Nabil Ben Yadir, shot by Danny Elsen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stephen Warbeck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Damien Keyeux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Olivier Gourmet and Jamel Debbouze and Charlotte Le Bon carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2832422 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 74 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.