Comme un aimant
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2000 |
Key people | Kamel Saleh (director), Akhenaton (director) |
| Products | Crime drama film |
Comme un aimnet, known in the United States as The Magnet, is a French crime drama released in 2000, directed by Kamel Saleh and Akhenaton. The narrative centers on eight youths from Marseille's Panier neighborhood.
The film's title originates from a line within the story, which characterizes two individuals as idle, "sitting there with your asses stuck to that bench like a magnet."
Cast
- Akhenaton portraying Sauveur
- Kamel Saleh as Cahouètte
- Brahim Aimad in the role of Bra-Bra
- Freeman playing Kakou
- Houari Djerir as Houari
- Kamel Ferrat in the role of Fouad
- Titoff portraying Santino
- Sofiane Madjid Mammeri as Christian
- Khalil Mohamed playing Kader
- Virginie Gallo as Nathalie
- Nadège Mignien in the role of Béatrice
- Bérangère Topart portraying Sylvie
- Ahamed Abdou as Jackson
Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by Bruno Coulais alongside Akhenaton, incorporating songs from artists such as IAM, Millie Jackson, Dennis Edwards, Isaac Hayes, and Mario Castiglia. Noteworthy tracks include:
- Prisoners of love performed by Millie Jackson featuring Shurik'n
- Life goes on by Cunnie Williams
- La pluie d'un désert from Psy4 De La Rime
- Is it really home ? by Isaac Hayes
- Prime example performed by Talib Kweli
- Comme un aimant by Chiens de paille
- J'voulais dire by Akhenaton
- Riding in my car performed by Dennis Edwards
- Belsunce Breakdown by Bouga
In popular culture
The title Comme un aimant also refers to a track by the influential Marseille-based French hip hop group IAM, which features performances from actors Akhenaton and Freeman.