Youssou & Malek (2022)
On a sprawling urban suburbia during a sweltering summer, two young boys in love are at an impasse. Youssou has an opportunity to study abroad with a prestigious scholarship, while his boyfriend Malek advances in his art degree at a local school. As the pair wrestle with these destinies that are pulling them apart, their friends attempt to untangle the ambitions of these star-crossed lovers, all while tensions rise with the police who patrol the neighbourhood.
Director:
Simon Frenay
Writer:
Simon Frenay
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Bouffon Anakin as Malek |
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Frank Onana as Youssou |
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Mélodie Lauret as Pauline |
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Claïna Clavaron as Lina |
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Kervens St Fort as Kylian |
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Lucas Ivoula as Rahyan |
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Mariame N'Diaye as Ama |
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Arnaud Jabouin as Policier #1 |
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Juliette Savary as Policière #2 |
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Mouradi Mchinda as Policier #3 |
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Delphine Broussous as Tutrice |
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Inès Ouchaaou as Karima |
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Malaurie Lefèvre as Sofia |
| Directing | Simon Frenay | Director |
| Writing | Simon Frenay | Screenplay |
| Production | Jerôme Blesson | Producer |
| Production | Flore Cavigneaux | Producer |
| Crew | Julien Saez | Cinematography |
| Editing | Daniel Darmon | Editor |