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.

  • 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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