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Father & Soldier

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1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to be near Thierno, his 17-year-old son, forced to serve. Sent to the front, father and son must brave the war together. Animated by the ardor of his Captain who wants to lead him into the heart of the battle, Thierno must emancipate himself and become a man. Meanwhile Bakary does whatever it takes to spare his son from fighting, and to bring him home safe and sound.

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Phil Hoad Guardian 10/02/2023
2/5
This feels like a missed opportunity. Go to Full Review Valerie Complex Deadline Hollywood Daily 06/10/2022
There is no exploration of the severity of French imperialism and no further analysis of the unknown soldiers of the war, which the film touts is mostly Black Africans. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 05/21/2022
The premise is a bit outlandish and movie-ish, and yet it’s handled with aplomb by both director and star, who avoid too many easy clichés while plunging us into the unique, unseen world of the African troops. Go to Full Review Fausto Fernandez Fotogramas 06/12/2023
3/5
A classic movie in form and in its anti-war and anti-colonialist plea, Father & Soldier doesn't need drones or a camera attached to its characters as cannon fodder to convey chaos and horror. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming 05/25/2022
3/5
Father and Soldier is a more thoughtful approach to the war movie that comes from a place of love and dedication. Despite the good intentions, though, it’s difficult to endure the sluggish pacing. Go to Full Review Manu Yáñez Fotogramas 05/23/2022
3/5
Noble in its mission, but also [a work] besieged by profound contradictions. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TJ H @tjhunt76 20h The father choosing safety over honor is not masculine and it's not heroic. Therefore it is noy very inspiring. See more Lloyd S Jul 4 This is actually good. Omar is a guarantee. Recommended! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mathieu Vadepied

Director

Omar Sy

Bakary

Alassane Diong

Thierno

Jonas Bloquet

Lieutenant Chambreau

Alassane Sy

Birama

Bamar Kane

Salif

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Synopsis 1917. Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to be near Thierno, his 17-year-old son, forced to serve. Sent to the front, father and son must brave the war together. Animated by the ardor of his Captain who wants to lead him into the heart of the battle, Thierno must emancipate himself and become a man. Meanwhile Bakary does whatever it takes to spare his son from fighting, and to bring him home safe and sound.
Director
Mathieu Vadepied
Producer
Bruno Nahon, Omar Sy
Screenwriter
Olivier Demangel, Mathieu Vadepied
Production Co
Sypossible Africa, Unité, Gaumont, Korokoro, France 3 Cinéma, Mille Soleils
Genre
Drama, Action, War
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 38m