Made in France
France – 2015 – 89min – Color – Aspect ratio 2.35:1 – Not Rated
In French and Arabic with English Subtitles
Thriller
Synopsis
Fascinated and horrified by the rise in ‘home grown’ radicals, ambitious journalist Sam goes undercover in an extremist cell in Paris, determined to uncover the roots of the phenomenon. Following his initiation into the group, events accelerate at an alarming rate and soon Sam finds himself in mortal danger as the wildly unpredictable leader of the cell plans an attack in the heart of Paris.
More about the film
Made In France delves into the minds of young radicals, exploring the duality of desire and desperation that draws young people into the arms of terrorist organizations. The desire to belong, to be part of something bigger than themselves, the desire for fame, and the promise of eternal glory. The desperation of circumstance: poverty, lack of opportunity, disillusionment. Made In France is searingly relevant and a visceral thriller about the critical contemporary phenomenon of ‘home grown’ extremism.
Completed in late 2014 and slated for release in early 2015, Made In France is grimly prescient.
On January 7, 2015, a vicious attack on the offices of satirical periodical Charlie Hebdo kicked off a three-day wave of violent terrorist activity. Understandably the film’s release was postponed.
After consideration a new release date was set for November 18, 2015.
On November 13, 2015, Paris suffered a sustained terrorist onslaught that devastated the country and sent shockwaves around the world. This time, the theatrical release for Made In France was pulled indefinitely.
Directed by
Nicolas Boukhrief
CAST
Malik Zidi, François Civil, Nassim Si Ahmed
CREW
Director Nicolas Boukhrief Story & Screenplay Eric Besnard, Nicolas Boukhrief Music Robin Coudert Cinematography Patrick Ghiringhelli Producer Clément Miserez, Matthieu Warter
REACTIONS
“Thoughtful and sobering (…) This French thriller about a journalist infiltrating a jihadist cell strikes raw nerve as it anticipates recent tragedies.” — Variety
