Games of Love and Chance

Nov 25, 2003

2h 4m

★ 6.6

Overview

A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

CinéCinéma

Lola Films

Noé Productions

Games of Love and Chance Trailers

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Cast

Krimo

Osman Elkharraz

Lydia

Sara Forestier

Rachid

Rachid Hami

Zina

Hajar Hamlili

Nanou

Nanou Benhamou

French Teacher

Carole Franck

Krimo's Mother

Meriem Serbah

Frida

Sabrina Ouazani

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