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Meet the Barbarians

By Julie Delpy

2024

Comedy

1h41

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6.8/10

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3.3/5

Press

2.8/5

Spect.

Synopsis

The municipality of a small Breton village has decided to welcome a family of Ukrainian refugees. To their surprise, they receive Fayad family – coming from Syria. They thwart all the clichés that the French expected: they are friendly, refined, educated… So much so that, in this small, humming village, it is no longer clear which side the barbarians are on…

Community Reviews

Viewers generally find 'Les barbares' a delightful mix of humor and social commentary, cleverly addressing themes of racism and acceptance through a comedic lens. The film's portrayal of a small Breton village's reaction to Syrian refugees instead of the expected Ukrainians sparks both laughter and reflection. While the performances, particularly by Laurent Lafitte and Sandrine Kiberlain, are praised for their vibrancy, some critics find the character portrayals overly caricatured and the plot somewhat predictable.

👍 Brilliant performances in a comedic setting

👎 Some may find character portrayals too caricatured

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Reviews and Comments

1 reviews
MG
Mrated ★ 5/10
July 29, 2025

Casting

Julie Delpy

Julie Delpy

Director

Sandrine Kiberlain

Sandrine Kiberlain

Anne Poudoulec

Laurent Lafitte

Laurent Lafitte

Hervé Riou

Ziad Bakri

Ziad Bakri

Marwan

Jean-Charles Clichet

Jean-Charles Clichet

Sébastien Lejeune

India Hair

India Hair

Géraldine Riou

Dalia Naous

Dalia Naous

Louna

Mathieu Demy

Mathieu Demy

Philippe Poudoulec

Marc Fraize

Marc Fraize

Johnny Jannou

Fares Helou

Fares Helou

Hassan

Rita Hayek

Rita Hayek

Alma

Emilie Gavois-Kahn

Emilie Gavois-Kahn

Marylin Legall

Albert Delpy

Albert Delpy

Yves

Brigitte Roüan

Brigitte Roüan

Guillaume Thiery

Guillaume Thiery

Employé municipal 2

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