The Law of My Country
Seen it?2012 | 91 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Algeria. Benjamin, Kateb and Antoine are three teenagers from three religious backgrounds who never should have met. But they share the same passion for football and the same disregard for the disapproving looks which their unusual friendship draws.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dominique Ladoge
- Alexandre HamidiAntoine
- Noam MorgenszternBenjamin
- Azdine KelouaKateb
- Charlotte de TurckheimEstelle Seban
- Marthe VillalongaMémé Sema
- Bernard BlancanLucien Grammatico
- Gilles Gaston-DreyfusMaurice Seban
- Jean-Pierre BeckerÉmile Seban
- Isabelle LeprinceCarmen Grammatico
- Patrick FierryLe gouverneur