Arts & Entertainment
VIDEO REVIEW: Does "Samba" Have the Rhythm of the Famous Brazilian Dance?
Starring Omar Sy ("Jurassic World") and Charlotte Gainsbourg ("Nymphomaniac"), "Samba" sways with a heartbeat.
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- Samba (2015)
- R, 118 min, Comedy, Drama
- French with English subtitles
- Opening (USA) July 24, 2015
- Stars: Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izia Higelin
- Director: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Writers: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache,
“Samba” is the new dramatic comedy film from the French writing-directing team of the worldwide smash, “The Intouchables.”
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Directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, “Samba” is a tale of finding one’s happiness through self-discovery, love and friendship.
The film stars Omar Sy (pronounced “See”) in the title role and French-cinema star Charlotte Gainsbourg as Samba’s love interest.
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And so you’re asking – is “Samba” poignant, humorous, and sensitive? Watch the above movie review to find out.
Photo Credit: Broad Green Pictures
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