Poetical Refugee (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, Poetical Refugee is a drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Like a Candide dreaming of Eldorado, Jallel lands in France, hoping to try his luck. From encounter to encounter, hostel to social welfare group, Jallel will make his way through a Paris of outcasts. Although failing to achieve his hopes, he discovers and shares in the solidarity felt by the destitute. –uniFrance
Who’s in it. Poetical Refugee stars Sami Bouajila as Jallel, Élodie Bouchez as Lucie, Bruno Lochet as Franck and Aure Atika as Nassera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Poetical Refugee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poetical Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poetical Refugee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poetical Refugee (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poetical Refugee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poetical Refugee worth watching?
- Poetical Refugee holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poetical Refugee?
- Poetical Refugee stars Sami Bouajila, Élodie Bouchez, Bruno Lochet, Aure Atika and Olivier Loustau.
- When was Poetical Refugee released?
- Poetical Refugee was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.