Rent Dheepan (2015)

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1h 50min
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Synopsis:
Dheepan is a Sri Lankan Tamil Tiger, forced to flee to France to escape civil war by posing as a family with a woman and young girl he has never previously met. Finding work as a caretaker of a housing block in the Parisian suburbs, Dheepan works to build a new life and home for his 'wife' and 'daughter', but the daily violence he confronts quickly reopens the violence from his past, and he is left fighting for their livelihood, and eventually their lives. From acclaimed director Jacques Audiard, and winner of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or, 'Dheepan' is a powerful tale of family, love, social integration, and the overwhelming effects of warfare.
Actors:
, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, Claudine Vinasithamby, , , , , Franck Falise, , Jean-Baptiste Pouilloux, Nathan Anthonypillai, Vasanth Selvam, , Rudhra, , Marie Trichet, Tarik Lamli, Joël Boudjelta, Moussa Belhamar,
Directors:
Producers:
Pascal Caucheteux, Jacques Audiard
Writers:
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Noé Debré
Aka:
Erran
Studio:
StudioCanal
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
Top 10 Cannes Palme d'Or Winners, Top Films
Countries:
France
Awards:

2015 Cannes Palme d'Or

BBFC:
Release Date:
08/08/2016
Run Time:
110 minutes
Languages:
French Dolby Digital 5.1, Tamil Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary with Director Jacques Audiard and Writer Noe Debre
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • Conversation Between Jacques Audiard and Noe Debre
BBFC:
Release Date:
08/08/2016
Run Time:
114 minutes
Languages:
French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Tamil DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • Audio Commentary with Director Jacques Audiard and Writer Noe Debre
  • Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
  • Conversation Between Jacques Audiard and Noe Debre

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Reviews (4) of Dheepan

Gripping and beautifully acted - Dheepan review by RB

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23/02/2017

We have enjoyed films directed by Jacques Audiard before and this lived up to the reviews and his reputation. The story of a Tamil Tiger, Dheepan, washing up in a lawless estate in France with a ready made family was beautifully realised. The acting was superb and had a naturalistic feel.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Moving insight into the lives of others - Dheepan review by Peter B

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04/12/2017

Fabulous story, beautifully filmed and acted. Emotionally moving script that felt authentic. The move of refugees from the frying pan into the fire. Brilliant.

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Violent but with a happy ending - Dheepan review by AM

Spoiler Alert
19/02/2024

This was a gripping account of the realities (or what I take to be the realities) of the refugee experience. The violence of the banlieues was more than matched by the violence that the hero had already experienced in Sri Lanka. The contrast between refugee life in France and life in England could not be more marked; no wonder the boats keep on coming. Perhaps this was exaggerated, but a remarkable and illuminating film.

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