Monsieur Ibrahim (2003) - Turner Classic Movies

Brief Synopsis

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During the early 1960s, Paris was an explosion of life. As the old gave way to the new, everything was in flux and the city was filled with an energy that promised cultural shifts and social change. Against this backgound, in a working class neighborhood, two unlikely characters--a young Jew and an

Cast & Crew

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François Dupeyron

Omar Sharif

Pierre Boulanger

Gilbert Melki

Lola Naymark

Isabelle Adjani

Film Details

Also Known As

Les Fleurs Du Koran, Mister Ibrahim, Momo, Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran, Monsieur Ibrahim et les Fleurs du Coran, Monsieur Ibrahim och Koranens blommor, Monsieur Ibrahim und die Blumen des Koran, Mr. Ibrahim

MPAA Rating

Genre

Adaptation

Drama

Foreign

Release Date

2003

Production Company

Arp; Arp; France 3 Cinéma; StudioCanal

Distribution Company

Sony Pictures Classics; Arp; Arthaus (Norway); Einhorn (Austria); Falcom Media Group; Folkets Bio; Les Films De L'Elysee; Lucky Red; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing

Location

Turkey; Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 35m

Synopsis

During the early 1960s, Paris was an explosion of life. As the old gave way to the new, everything was in flux and the city was filled with an energy that promised cultural shifts and social change. Against this backgound, in a working class neighborhood, two unlikely characters--a young Jew and an elderly Muslim--begin a friendship. When we meet Moise, also known as Momo, he is in effect an orphan even tough he lives with prostitutes who treat him with genuine affection. Momo buys his groceries at the neighborhood shop, a crowded dark space owned and run by Ibrahim, a silent exotic looking man who sees and knows more than he lets on. After Momo is abandoned by his father, Ibrahim becomes the one grownup in Momo's life. Together they begin a journey that will change their lives forever.

Director

François Dupeyron

Cast

Omar Sharif

Pierre Boulanger

Gilbert Melki

Lola Naymark

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Renauld

Anna Suarez

Marie-sophie Ahmadi

Eric Caravaca

Celine Sarnie

Jeremy Sitbon

Crew

Francis Barrois

Production Designer

Catherine Bouchard

Costume Designer

Remy Chevrin

Dp/Cinematographer

Remy Chevrin

Director Of Photography

François Dupeyron

Dominique Faysse

Laurent Petin

Michele Petin

Eric-emmanuel Schmitt

Source Material (From Play)

Eric-emmanuel Schmitt

Katia Wyszkop

Production Designer

Film Details

Also Known As

Les Fleurs Du Koran, Mister Ibrahim, Momo, Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran, Monsieur Ibrahim et les Fleurs du Coran, Monsieur Ibrahim och Koranens blommor, Monsieur Ibrahim und die Blumen des Koran, Mr. Ibrahim

MPAA Rating

Genre

Adaptation

Drama

Foreign

Release Date

2003

Production Company

Arp; Arp; France 3 Cinéma; StudioCanal

Distribution Company

Sony Pictures Classics; Arp; Arthaus (Norway); Einhorn (Austria); Falcom Media Group; Folkets Bio; Les Films De L'Elysee; Lucky Red; Monopole Pathe Films Ag; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Classics; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing

Location

Turkey; Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration

1h 35m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter December 5, 2003

Released in United States on Video July 6, 2004

Released in United States November 2003

Released in United States Winter December 5, 2003

Released in United States on Video July 6, 2004

Released in United States November 2003 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Tribute) November 6-16, 2003.)

The Country of France

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