A Better Life
Originally released in 2011. A Better Life is a drama film. directed by Cédric Kahn.
Starring Guillaume Canet, Leïla Bekhti, and Slimane Khettabi
Synopsis
Yann, a cook, and Nadia, a waitress and mother of 9-year-old child, decide to risk everything on the purchase of a restaurant. With plenty of talent, energy, love and dreams, but no finance of their own, they find themselves forced into a jungle of financing and bank loans that quickly overwhelms them. To bail them out, Nadia has to take a job in Canada, while Yann is forced to stay behind to save the restaurant. Together, he and the child confront a relentless avalanche of creditors, an uncaring system and the daily grind from which there is no respite… Yann finally understands that his only chance of salvation lies in joining his lover – as well as reuniting mother and child – by following Nadia to Canada and a better life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (125 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films du Lendemain
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Better Life about?
Yann, a cook, and Nadia, a waitress and mother of 9-year-old child, decide to risk everything on the purchase of a restaurant. With plenty of talent, energy, love and dreams, but no finance of the...
Who directed A Better Life?
A Better Life was directed by Cédric Kahn.
How long is A Better Life?
A Better Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was A Better Life released?
A Better Life was released on November 18, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Better Life?
The main cast of A Better Life includes Guillaume Canet, Leïla Bekhti, Slimane Khettabi, Abraham Belaga, Nicolas Abraham.
Is A Better Life worth watching?
A Better Life has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 125 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.