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A Simple Story

June 7, 1970 1h 37m

Originally released in 1970. A Simple Story is a drama film. directed by Abdellatif Ben Ammar.

Starring Labiba Ben Ammar, Juliet Berto, and Pia Colombo

Synopsis

A documentary filmmaker goes to work on a project about Tunisians who have worked abroad. Many have married French women, and the couples try to adjust to France after many years in Tunisia. The man decides to forego the film in order to address the personal and social concerns of the people trying to cope in their new surroundings. This feature appeared at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 7, 1970 55 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country Tunisia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • SATPEC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Simple Story about?

A documentary filmmaker goes to work on a project about Tunisians who have worked abroad. Many have married French women, and the couples try to adjust to France after many years in Tunisia. The ma...

Who directed A Simple Story?

A Simple Story was directed by Abdellatif Ben Ammar.

How long is A Simple Story?

A Simple Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was A Simple Story released?

A Simple Story was released on June 7, 1970 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Simple Story?

The main cast of A Simple Story includes Labiba Ben Ammar, Juliet Berto, Pia Colombo, Fouad Zaouch, Amor Khalfa.