Illégal


1h 30m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Tania is a former teacher from Russia, living illegally in Belgium with her son, Ivan. One day she is stopped for a routine check by the police and is arrested. Separated from Ivan, who manages to escape, she is placed in an immigration detention center for women and children. While utterly refusing

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Centre Du Cinema Et De L'Audiovisuel; Ciné+; Iris Productions; Playtime; Rtbf; Versus Productions
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Amf; Film Movement; Haut Et Court; O'Brother Distribution; Passion River
Location
Luxembourg; Belgium

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Tania is a former teacher from Russia, living illegally in Belgium with her son, Ivan. One day she is stopped for a routine check by the police and is arrested. Separated from Ivan, who manages to escape, she is placed in an immigration detention center for women and children. While utterly refusing to face expulsion, Tania thus begins a fight to preserve her dignity, identity and humanity, as well as be reunited with her son.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Centre Du Cinema Et De L'Audiovisuel; Ciné+; Iris Productions; Playtime; Rtbf; Versus Productions
Distribution Company
Film Movement; Amf; Film Movement; Haut Et Court; O'Brother Distribution; Passion River
Location
Luxembourg; Belgium

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Spring March 25, 2011

Released in United States on Video July 5, 2011

Released in United States 2011

Limited Release in United States Spring March 25, 2011 (New York City.)

Released in United States on Video July 5, 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Awards Buzz : Best Foreign Language Film )

Released in United States 2011 (Contemporary World Cinema)