Tour de France (2016)
Directed by Rachid Djaidani

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

Far'Hook, a 20-year-old rap artist, is forced to give Paris a wide berth when he falls foul of a nasty vendetta.  His producer Bilal invites him to take his place and accompany his father Serge on a tour of the ports of France, following the itinerary of the painter Joseph Vernet.  Despite the difference in their age and cultural background, an unlikely bond of friendship develops between the young rapper and old mason from northern France...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Rachid Djaidani
  • Script: Rachid Djaidani
  • Photo: Luc Pagès
  • Cast: Gérard Depardieu (Serge Desmoulins), Sadek (Far'Hook), Louise Grinberg (Maude), Nicolas Marétheu (Bilal), Mabô Kouyaté (Sphynx), Raounaki Chaudron (Fatoumata), Alain Pronnier (Piotr), Kheira Bouabdelli (La chibania), Prescillia Andreani (La serveuse chicha), Florida Cheikh (Jeune fille chicha), Christine Hevers (L'hôtelière Dieppe), Corinne Hamida (La femme de chambre), Lionel Richard (Le policier BAC), Kounda (Le chef garagiste)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 95 min

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