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Games of Love and Chance
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Title: Games of Love and Chance

Release Date: 25 Nov 2003

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Romance, Drama

Director: CinéCinéma, Lola Films, Noé Productions

Production Companies: CinéCinéma, Lola Films, Noé Productions

Overview: A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.

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Average Vote: 6.638 (141 votes)

Cast

  • Krimo: Osman Elkharraz
  • Lydia: Sara Forestier
  • Rachid: Rachid Hami
  • Zina: Hajar Hamlili
  • Nanou: Nanou Benhamou
  • French Teacher: Carole Franck
  • Krimo's Mother: Meriem Serbah
  • Frida: Sabrina Ouazani
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