# Samba (2014)

> A Senegalese migrant and a burned-out executive find unexpected solidarity while struggling against precarious work and emotional exhaustion in Paris.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/157051

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Cast: Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izïa Higelin, Issaka Sawadogo, Hélène Vincent, Youngar Fall, Christiane Millet
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3399024/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: humane, witty, warm, reflective evening, french cinema night

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