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Samba

“Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.”

2014 · 1 h 58 min
Directed by Olivier Nakache · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
DramaComedy

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Cast

Omar Sy Charlotte Gainsbourg Tahar Rahim Izïa Higelin Issaka Sawadogo Hélène Vincent

Plot

Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout.

Sinekatalog’s take

An undocumented worker in France and a burned-out executive volunteering at a charity form an unlikely bond. The directors of The Intouchables again mix humor with social issues; it is warm and humane, if a little tidy in its conclusions.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (18,117 votes)
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