Amin is a wonderful French film that explores the complex relationships from immigrants from Mali and their lives here in France. It explores the two cultures and the other side of immigration. Those they leave behind. Of course, revenue from wages in Europe are sent home; yet families are split. This is the central theme of the film. It is poetic, beautiful and current. We encourage our readers to add this to their French films viewing list.Â
Kisses from PARIS!
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ABOUT:
Directed by: Philippe Faucon
Produced by: Istiqlal Films
Genre: Fiction – Runtime: 1 h 31 min
French release: 03/10/2018
Production year: 2017
Amin came from Senegal nine years ago to work in France, leaving behind his wife Aïsha and their three children. His work is his life, his friends the men who live with him in the social home.
Aïsha sees her husband only once or twice a year, for a week or two, sometimes a month. She accepts this situation as a necessity: the money that Amin sends to Senegal provides for several people.
One day, Amin meets Gabrielle and a relationship starts between them. At first, Amin is reserved. There is the language barrier, his modesty. So far, separated from his wife, he has led a life devoted to duty and knew he had to remain vigilant.
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