Summaries

Based on Jack-Alain Léger's novel, this drama focuses on Paul and Daniel, two different brothers of North African origin, and their efforts to succeed in life. Paul has an university degree, but doesn't find a job worthy its name. While he is madly in love with Myriam, his beloved brother Daniel struggles with his identity as a, secretly gay, Muslim born in France and wants to be a famous bodybuilder, but finally becomes the "star" of a Hamburg sex club. When Daniel falls critically ill, Paul realizes what he is waiting for in life...—fippi2000

Details

Keywords
  • france
  • muslim
  • bodybuilder
  • sex club
  • gay muslim
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jun 17, 2003
Countries of origin Germany France
Official sites Cinétévé
Language French
Filming locations Hamburg, Germany
Production companies Canal+ Arte France Cinéma Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)

Box office

Gross worldwide $117410

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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