The Philosopher

Shorts in Competition: Narrative

New York Premiere

France | 16 MINUTES | English, French |

THE PHILOSOPHER

Baggio was a successful footballer, martial artist, and pianist living the high life with his fame and fortune. Unfortunately, all of the perfections do not help satisfy that urging need to "do something" with his life. So Baggio pursues a new title… philosopher!


CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Abdulla Alkaabi and Abdulla Alkaabi

ABDULLA ALKAABI was born in the Emirate of Fujairah, UAE. At age 16 Abdulla moved to Dubai to study at the American University of Sharjah. He was presenter of Green Light Charity, a reality show about four Arab youths running a charity organization, and lifestyle show Male Box. He moved to Paris in 2009 to pursue a career in cinema.
Producer
Cyril Deleye
Primary Cast
Jean Reno, Cyrille Thouvenin
Script
Sylvette Baudrot
Director
Abdulla Alkaabi
Director of Photography
Gil Pannetier
Screenwriter
Abdulla Alkaabi
Editor
Isabelle Manquillet
Composer
Mathias Duplessy

CONTACTS

Producer
Cyril Deleye
Oursin Films
Paris, 75010
Phone: +3.314.246.11.94
cyril.deleye@oursinfilms.com