The Beggars

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.

Ratings

Key crew

• Pascal BonitzerScreenplay
• Benoît JacquotScreenplay
• Benoît JacquotDirector

Cast

• Judith GodrècheCatherine
• Dominique SandaHelene
• Jean-Philippe ÉcoffeyFred
• Anne RousselAnnabelle
• Hassane FallGregoire
• Pierre ForgetLe grand-pere
• Steve BaësLe Catalan
• Camille ClavelGuillaume
• Philippe LévyRichard
• Amílcar BoticaCast
• Marques D'AredeCast
• Suzana BorgesCast