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Free Men

Free Men

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 28, 2011

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama, History, War

User Score

56%

Original Title

Les hommes libres

Production Companies

Pyramide Productions, Solaire Production, VMP, France 3 Cinéma

Director

Ismaël Ferroukhi

Revenue

$53,810

Description

In Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish man. Based on not very known facts about the Muslim community in Paris during WWII, when the Paris Mosque and its dynamic leader played a pivotal role in supporting the resistance and rescuing Jews.