Samba(2014)
“Sometimes those with nothing have the most to lose.”
Overview
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Director
Éric Toledano
Studio
Ten Films
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$152K
Cast
Omar Sy
as Samba Cissé
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Alice
Tahar Rahim
as Walid aka Wilson
Izïa Higelin
as Manu
Issaka Sawadogo
as Jonas Karanoto
Hélène Vincent
as Marcelle
Youngar Fall
as Lamouna, Samba's uncle
Christiane Millet
as Madeleine
Jacqueline Jehanneuf
as Maggy
Liya Kebede
as Magali aka 'Gracieuse'
Sabine Pakora
as Gracieuse, the salon manager
Clotilde Mollet
as Josiane, from the interim agency
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
Arabic
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$152K
Production Companies
Ten Films • Gaumont • Quad Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samba?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Samba (2014).
What is Samba about?▼
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
Who directed Samba?▼
Samba was directed by Éric Toledano and released in 2014. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Samba?▼
Samba has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Samba?▼
The cast of Samba includes Omar Sy as Samba Cissé, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Alice, Tahar Rahim as Walid aka Wilson, Izïa Higelin as Manu, Issaka Sawadogo as Jonas Karanoto and more.
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