Meet the Barbarians

In a small village in Brittany, France, the community agrees to welcome a family of refugees. While the residents expect arrivals from Ukraine, they are instead joined by the Fayad family from Syria. The newcomers prove to be educated and friendly, challenging the expectations of the locals. As the village adjusts to their presence, the contrast between the refugees and the inhabitants leads to questions about who the true barbarians are.

Directed by Julie Delpy, this comedy-drama is the sixth feature in her directorial career, following My Zoe. Delpy also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka. The ensemble cast includes Delpy as Joëlle, Sandrine Kiberlain as Anne Poudoulec, Laurent Lafitte as Hervé Riou, India Hair as Géraldine Riou, Mathieu Demy as Philippe Poudoulec, and Ziad Bakri as Marwan.

Produced by The Film, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It holds a rating of 6.2/10 on TMDB based on 77 votes.