Released:
1971-01-01

Overview:
In the 70s, in the Goutte d'or district, three friends of Algerian origin: Poulou, a failed boxer, Amar, the clumsiest of thieves, and Jibé, a public writer for illiterate compatriots whose lives he knows in detail. As he betrays none of their secrets, he enjoys great prestige in the bistros where he works. The three of them lead a casual life, raising money by illicit means. It's only when Poulou and Amar leave that Jibé understands his isolation and marginalization. The images as well as the sounds help to reinforce the feeling that Paris is a city where he is both at home and a terrible stranger.

Director:
Derri Berkani

Runtime:
1h 23min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy

• Cast:
• 
  Malek Kateb
  as
  Poulou
• 
  Rabah Loucif
  as
  Amar
• 
  Ahmed Benaissa
  as
  Jibé
• 
  Thamila Mezbah
• 
  Catherine Arditi
  as
  L'employée de la librairie