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Tango libre

  • 2012
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Tango libre (2012)
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A prison guard is attracted to a woman at his weekly tango class. They meet again when she visits her husband in the prison where he works and he is drawn into her complicated romantic life.... Read allA prison guard is attracted to a woman at his weekly tango class. They meet again when she visits her husband in the prison where he works and he is drawn into her complicated romantic life. Meanwhile the prisoners are learning the tango.A prison guard is attracted to a woman at his weekly tango class. They meet again when she visits her husband in the prison where he works and he is drawn into her complicated romantic life. Meanwhile the prisoners are learning the tango.

  • Director
    • Frédéric Fonteyne
  • Writers
    • Anne Paulicevich
    • Philippe Blasband
  • Stars
    • François Damiens
    • Sergi López
    • Jan Hammenecker
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frédéric Fonteyne
    • Writers
      • Anne Paulicevich
      • Philippe Blasband
    • Stars
      • François Damiens
      • Sergi López
      • Jan Hammenecker
    • 2User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations

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    François Damiens and Anne Paulicevich in Tango libre (2012)
    Jan Hammenecker in Tango libre (2012)
    Frédéric Fonteyne, Jan Hammenecker, Sergi López, Zacharie Chasseriaud, Anne Paulicevich, and David Murgia at an event for Tango libre (2012)

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    François Damiens
    François Damiens
    • Jean-Christophe
    Sergi López
    Sergi López
    • Fernand
    Jan Hammenecker
    • Dominic
    Anne Paulicevich
    • Alice
    Zacharie Chasseriaud
    Zacharie Chasseriaud
    • Antonio
    Christian Kmiotek
    • Michel, le chef-quartier
    David Murgia
    David Murgia
    • Luc, le jeune gardien
    Frédéric Frenay
    • Patrick, le tatoué
    Dominique Lejeune
    • Popeye
    Marc Charlet
    • Marco
    Corentin Lobet
    Corentin Lobet
    • Le greffier
    Vincent Tavier
    • L'adjudant
    Christophe Rossignon
    • Le gardien de l'entrée
    Patrick Quinet
    • Kevin
    Mariano 'Chicho' Frumboli
    • L'Argentin
    Pablo Tegli
    • L'acolyte de l'Argentin
    Rodolfo Labrana Espinoza
    • Le batteur
    Michel Eugène
    • L'emmerdeur
    • Director
      • Frédéric Fonteyne
    • Writers
      • Anne Paulicevich
      • Philippe Blasband
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      References Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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      Composed by Woodkid (as Yoann Lemoine), Ambroise Willaume and Jérémie Arcache

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    User reviews2

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    8/10
    When tango made blow a breeze of freedom in a jail house
    The way tango is presented in this film is beautiful and remarkable. The inmates of a jail house - each one with a harsh appearance - are enchanted by the practice of tango, shown to them by two Argentinian inmates. They decide to practice in the court of the jail and as they practice, they make blow a breeze of freedom in the jail house. This happens because Fernand asks to an Argentinian inmate to teach him to dance tango because he wants to captivate his wife Alice who is dancing tango with the prison guard JC, in a school of tango. The practice of tango allows men to compete in dexterity, elegance and virility. It reminds the Brazilian "capoeira" which is at the same time dance and fight. Each actor is good playing his character. The problem is that the story is crazy or surrealistic in more than one aspect. (1) The relationship of Alice with Fernand and Dominic. These two guys are close friends and share the same woman Alice. They were sharing Alice before being imprisoned. Alice is legally married to Fernand but she in love with both men. Dominic is the father of Alice son, Antonio. Fernand treats Antonio as his own son. (2) The reaction of the prison guard, JC, with respect to the situation. In spite of being aware of what is going on with the trio Alice-Fernand-Dominic, JC falls in love with Alice, turning things much more complicated, especially for him. (3) The final decision of JC to release Fernand and Dominic to make the trio happy. (4) The final scene in which JC runs off with the trio and Antonio, because the trio decides to drive back and pick him up, is the craziest scene. The film is a good entertainment because its development is not predictable and the final scene is very funny: every body gets free, by miracle.
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    • Jan 19, 2015

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2012 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Belgium
      • Luxembourg
    • Official sites
      • Artémis Productions (Belgium)
      • Cinéart (Belgium)
    • Languages
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Танго либре
    • Filming locations
      • Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Artémis Productions
      • Samsa Film
      • Liaison Cinématographique
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    • Budget
      • €3,990,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $612,377
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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