Overview

1979: Cousins Carole and Jérôme go on an organized trip to Odessa, behind the Iron Curtain. During the day, posing as tourists celebrating their engagement, they visit monuments and museums. In the evening they slip away from the group and meet “refuseniks”, Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime for wanting to leave the country. While Carole is motivated by political commitment and a taste for risk, Jérôme’s motivation is Carole.

Cast

Dmitry Brauer, Ania Bukstein, Alexandre Chacon, Jérémie Lippmann, Alexander Senderovich, Soko, Mikhail Shamigulov

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What is "Friends from France" about?

1979: Cousins Carole and Jérôme go on an organized trip to Odessa, behind the Iron Curtain. During the day, posing as tourists celebrating their engagement, they visit monuments and museums. In the evening they slip away from the group and meet “refuseniks”, Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime for wanting to leave the country. While Carole is motivated by political commitment and a taste for risk, Jérôme’s motivation is Carole.

When was "Friends from France" released?

Friends from France was released in 2013.

Who stars in "Friends from France"?

The cast includes Dmitry Brauer, Ania Bukstein, Alexandre Chacon, Jérémie Lippmann.