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Free Hands (2010)

Drama

Barbara is a filmmaker who has been working in the prison environment for a few years now. She is preparing a film written and directed by long-term inmates in a prison in the projects around Paris. Twice a week, Barbara goes to the prison where she shoots interviews with the inmates which will serve as a basis for the writing of their screenplay.

Release Date
June 16, 2010
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
5.5/10 (5 votes)

Director: Brigitte Sy

Cast: Ronit Elkabetz, Carlo Brandt, Noémie Lvovsky, Camille Figuereo, Xavier Legrand

Production: Mezzanine Films
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Free Hands

5.5
100 min

Barbara is a filmmaker who has been working in the prison environment for a few years now. She is preparing a film written and directed by long-term inmates in a prison in the projects around Paris. Twice a week, Barbara goes to the prison where she shoots interviews with the inmates which will serve as a basis for the writing of their screenplay.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date6/16/2010
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Cast

Ronit Elkabetz

as Barbara

Carlo Brandt

as Michel

Noémie Lvovsky

as Rita

Camille Figuereo

as Chloé

Xavier Legrand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Free Hands about?

Barbara is a filmmaker who has been working in the prison environment for a few years now. She is preparing a film written and directed by long-term inmates in a prison in the projects around Paris. T…

How long is Free Hands?

1h 40m

When was Free Hands released?

June 16, 2010

Who directed Free Hands?

Brigitte Sy

Who stars in Free Hands?

Ronit Elkabetz, Carlo Brandt, Noémie Lvovsky

What genre is Free Hands?

Drama