Macadam Stories

Macadam Stories

2015 · 100 min · FR · 6.8 (158 votes)

Dir. Samuel Benchetrit · Starring Isabelle Huppert, Gustave Kervern, Tassadit Mandi, Jules Benchetrit, Michael Pitt, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi · Music Raphaël

DramaComedy

Improbable encounters bring tenderness, laughter and compassion to a world of urban alienation.

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A gentle, observant film that finds unexpected warmth and humor in the everyday lives of city dwellers. It’s a quiet exploration of shared humanity and the small moments that connect us all.

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