Khamsa movie poster

Khamsa

October 8, 2008 1h 39m 5.8/10 (22 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Khamsa is a drama film. directed by Karim Dridi.

Starring Marco Cortes, Raymond Adam, and Tony Fourmann

Synopsis

After fleeing from his foster family, 11-years-old Khamsa returns to the gypsy camp where he was born. With his cousin, Tony "The Midget", Khamsa dreams of getting rich with cock fights. Nothing seems to have changed since he left, the card games, the Mediterranean Sea... Until his best friend, Coyote, meets Rachitique, a small-time crook. Very soon they pass from stealing scooters to armed robbery, and Khamsa quickly spirals down into delinquency.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 8, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (22 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Mirak Films
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • Canal+

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khamsa about?

After fleeing from his foster family, 11-years-old Khamsa returns to the gypsy camp where he was born. With his cousin, Tony "The Midget", Khamsa dreams of getting rich with cock fights. Nothing se...

Who directed Khamsa?

Khamsa was directed by Karim Dridi.

How long is Khamsa?

Khamsa has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Khamsa released?

Khamsa was released on October 8, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Khamsa?

The main cast of Khamsa includes Marco Cortes, Raymond Adam, Tony Fourmann, Mehdi Laribi, Simon Abkarian.