Title of film : Tom Medina
Director Name : Tony Gatlif
Cast & crew :
Producer : Tony Gatlif,Maya Kamila,Hoffmann
Editor : Monique Dartonne
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Synopsis : A juvenile tribunal sends Tom Medina to Camargue, a region in France's deep south, into the care of Ulysses, a kind-hearted man who lives in harmony with nature. Inhabited by visions, fascinated by bulls and horses, Tom becomes an apprentice guardian, under Ulysses's guidance. He gives up stealing, is hungry for knowledge, and aspires to change. Revolted by the unwavering hostility he faces, Tom continues to battle his destiny. And then he crosses paths with Suzanne.
Director Bio : Tony Gatlif was born in Algiers in France as Michel Dahmani. He is a French film director of Romanian ethnicity who also works as a screenwriter, composer, actor and producer. He is known for his films “Freedom” (2009), “Vengo” (2000) and “The Crazy Stranger” (1997). His 2004 film “Exils”, won the Best Director Award at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. His film Transylvania also premiered at Cannes in May 2006.
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