Direction: Philippe Faucon

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Philippe Faucon. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Fatima

2015 · Movie · 79 min. · France

Direction Philippe Faucon

Cast Soria Zeroual · Zita Hanrot · Mehdi Senoussi · Franck Andrieux

Synopsis Fatima (2015) follows the life of a resilient single mother, Fatima, who is dedicated to providing for her two daughters, Souad and Nesrine. Souad, a 15-year-old, is navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence, while Nesrine, 18, is embarking on her...

6.3

879 votes

6.3

879 votes

Amin

2018 · Movie · 91 min. · France

Direction Philippe Faucon

Cast Moustapha Mbengue · Emmanuelle Devos · Loubna Abidar

Synopsis Amin (2018) follows the journey of a Senegalese man who migrated to France nine years ago, leaving behind his wife Aisha and their three children. In France, his life is consumed by work, and his only companions are the fellow...

6.0

59 votes

6.0

59 votes

The Betrayal

2005 · Movie · 80 min. · France

Direction Philippe Faucon

Cast Vincent Martínez · Ahmed Berrhama · Cyril Troley · Walid Bouzham

Synopsis The Betrayal (2005) is set in Algeria, 1960, amidst a six-year war that will continue for two more years before Algeria, under French control since 1830, achieves independence through a referendum led by General De Gaulle. Lieutenant Roque, a French...

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Samia

2000 · Movie · 73 min. · France

Direction Philippe Faucon

Cast Lynda Benahouda · Mohamed Chabane-Chaouche · Kheira Oualhaci · Nadia El Koutei

Synopsis Samia (2000) follows the journey of Samia, portrayed by Lynda Benahouda, the sixth of eight siblings, as she navigates the complexities of adolescence while grappling with her dual French-Algerian heritage in the vibrant city of Marseilles. Beyond the typical challenges...

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Les Harkis

2022 · Movie · 82 min. · France

Direction Philippe Faucon

Cast Théo Cholbi · Amine Zorgane · Yannick Choirat · Mohamed El Amine Mouffok

Synopsis Les Harkis (2022) follows the journey of Salah, Kaddour, and other young Algerians who enlisted in the French army as harkis during the Algerian War (1954-1962), serving under Lieutenant Pascal. As the conflict concludes and Algeria achieves independence, France begins...

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