The Train

Film

by Brahim Fritah

Details

France and Morocco / 2005 / 18mins / Drama / French

A train is the scene of a meeting between Giuseppe, a young student, and Ahmed, a man who has just been released from prison and has not seen his family for eight years. During the journey, the two talk and exchange ideas in a surreal atmosphere. Each then continues on his way, but not without leaving something with the other.

About the Director

Brahim Fritah

Of French-Moroccan dual nationality, Brahim Fritah was born in Paris in 1973. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, in the photo/video department. Over the years he has developed a unique and original style, straddling the border between several different artistic fields and merging documentary and fiction. His films have been selected by and awarded prizes in numerous festivals throughout the world. In 2003, he took part in the Cinéfondation/Film Foundation, as a writer in residence of the Cannes Film Festival. Learn More