January 8, 2012
Sweet movie. Nice, easy pace. Heartwarming, and produces just the right amount of smiles. I like these kinds of movies....
Omar Sharif,
Pierre Boulanger,
Gilbert Melki,
Lola Naymark,
Anne Suarez
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A boy from a broken home finds a friend in an insular, spiritual shopkeeper in this period drama from writer/director François Dupeyron. Set in 1960s Paris, Monsieur Ibrahim et les Fleurs du Coran rev... read more
DVD Release Date: July 6, 2004
Stats: 395 reviews
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September 4, 2007Moses: When are you going to adopt me?
Monsieur Ibrahim: Tomorrow if you like.
Ah, yes, if only life were always so easy. There is a definite fairy tale quality to this film. It's a nice, quiet story about love and acceptance. I'm sure they could have done more with t
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December 22, 2010"Mister Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Qur'an" is a French movie based on a book and a play by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt.
The award winning drama (César Award, Best Actor 2004: Omar Sharif; Chicago International Film Festival, Silver Hugo for Best Male Performance 2003: Pierre Bou... read more -
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October 21, 2009Well done film about a Jewish boy who befriends a Muslim shopkeeper. Omar Sharif brings warmth and depth to his character Ibrahim. As we see life through Momo's (Pierre Boulanger) eyes...we digest every bit of wisdom from Ibrahim bet it family, women, and life in general. My only... read more
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August 29, 2010A fantastic film that transcends boundaries of culture & religion... A young Jewish boy & an old Muslim man become unlikely friends. I LOVE this movie.
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February 13, 2009a movie about the slowness of happiness, coming of age, good looks, great early 60's rock'n'roll and traveling. includes beautiful arial shots.
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December 19, 2008Such a touching story of friendship that is portrayed so beautiful. There were no boundaries of religion or color. It touched me deeply. This is a good movie to expand the mind of those stuck like a frog in a well.
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October 12, 2008A delightfully funny yet poignant coming-of-age story with wonderful performances. I also loved the soundtrack!
Critic Reviews
April 2, 2004
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
March 25, 2004
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Tender but never sappy, Monsieur Ibrahim brings two people of vastly different age and background together in ways that are touching, and telling.
March 12, 2004
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Contrary to expectation, it's neither a movie about religion nor the coming together of enemies. What it is, at heart, is a movie about love.
March 12, 2004
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Sharif proves that at age 72 he can still command the screen.
March 12, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Pierre Boulanger, who plays Moses, has an intelligent, awkward boyish charm, but most of the interest comes from Omar Sharif. Full Review
March 12, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
An appealing breeze of the French New Wave blows through the film. Full Review
March 11, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
This cinematic plea for tolerance makes for more than tolerable viewing, thanks to Omar Sharif's title turn as the shop owner with a yen for aphorisms. Full Review
March 11, 2004
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
A delicate, tender tale about how a good father can show up at unlikely times, bridging uneasy cultures -- and in doing so help a fragile bud of a boy bloom. Full Review
March 11, 2004
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
We've seen it dozens of times: Cute kid disarms perpetually grumpy old man. But the touching French drama Monsieur Ibrahim turns one of Hollywood's oft-worked formats inside-out: It's the old man who ... Full Review
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