Bronx-Barbès
Originally released in 2000. Bronx-Barbès is a drama film. directed by Éliane de Latour.
Starring Laurent Ibo, Antony Koulehi Diate, and Loss Sylla Ousseni
Synopsis
A drama set in the brutal world of Africa's ghettos, Bronx-Barbes opens with an introduction to Toussaint and Nixon, two teenaged friends who are out of work and commit petty thievery in order to eat. After accidentally murdering a ganglord one night, the two are taken under the wing of a group of thugs who populate the Bronx, a tough neighborhood run by a Mafia-like organization. Toussaint is able to scale the ranks of the neighborhood hierarchy, while Nixon ends up in jail for burglary, and is only released after Toussaint raises the money to free him. Eventually, the friends move on to Barbes, an even rougher neighborhood where they find that it takes more than just friendship to survive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2000
25 years ago
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Hachette Première
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx-Barbès about?
A drama set in the brutal world of Africa's ghettos, Bronx-Barbes opens with an introduction to Toussaint and Nixon, two teenaged friends who are out of work and commit petty thievery in order to e...
Who directed Bronx-Barbès?
Bronx-Barbès was directed by Éliane de Latour.
When was Bronx-Barbès released?
Bronx-Barbès was released on November 22, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bronx-Barbès?
The main cast of Bronx-Barbès includes Laurent Ibo, Antony Koulehi Diate, Loss Sylla Ousseni, Edwige Dogo, David Cyril Guen.