Freedom (2009)
Original title: Korkoro
Freedom is a 2009 French-language drama movie directed by Tony Gatlif, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Marc Lavoine, James Thierrée and Mathias Laliberté.
A Gypsy family travels the French roads during the Second World War, followed by Little Claude, a young boy seeking a new family after his parents "left and never returned". Upon reaching a town where they traditionally stop for a few months and work in vineyards, they learn that a new law forbids them from being nomadic. Theodore, the town's mayor, and Miss Lundi, the schoolteacher, protect and help the Gypsies. Despite this, They are arrested and placed in an internment camp. Theodore manages to rescue them and gives them a piece of property where they must settle. But the Gypsies' deeply ingrained thirst for freedom makes this sedentary lifestyle difficult to bear. After Theodore and Miss Lundi are arrested for resistance, the Gypsies decide they must get back on the move in order to remain free.
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What is Freedom about?
A Gypsy family travels the French roads during the Second World War, followed by Little Claude, a young boy seeking a new family after his parents "left and never returned". Upon reaching a town where they traditionally stop for a few months and work in vineyards, they learn that a new law forbids them from being nomadic. Theodore, the town's mayor, and Miss Lundi, the schoolteacher, protect and help the Gypsies. Despite this, They are arrested and placed in an internment camp. Theodore manages to rescue them and gives them a piece of property where they must settle. But the Gypsies' deeply ingrained thirst for freedom makes this sedentary lifestyle difficult to bear. After Theodore and Miss Lundi are arrested for resistance, the Gypsies decide they must get back on the move in order to remain free.
When was Freedom released?
Freedom was released on 1 August 2009.
How long is Freedom?
Freedom runs 1h 51m.
Who made Freedom?
Freedom was directed by Tony Gatlif.
Where can I watch Freedom?
Freedom is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Freedom
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Buy: Fandango At Home
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Cast
- Marc Lavoine as Théodore
- James Thierrée as Taloche
- Mathias Laliberté as P'tit Claude
- Marie-Josée Croze as Miss Lundi
- Carlo Brandt as Pierre Pentecôte
- Rufus as Fernand
- Arben Bajraktaraj as Darko
- Giorgi Babluani as Kako
- Ilir Selmoski as Chavo
- Kevyn Diana as Zanko
- Bojana Panic as Tina
- Jean-Pierre Laurent as Léon Radet