Fahim

A young boy named Fahim and his father flee Bangladesh for Paris to seek political asylum. While facing the constant threat of deportation and the hardships of undocumented life, Fahim discovers a mentor in Sylvain, a top French chess coach. As the two form an unlikely friendship, Fahim uses his natural talent for chess to strive for a national championship, hoping his success will secure a future for him and his father in France.

Directed and written by Pierre-François Martin-Laval, this production followed his 2013 film Serial Teachers. The cast features Assad Ahmed in the title role alongside Gérard Depardieu, Isabelle Nanty, and Minazur Rahaman. Produced by companies including Wild Bunch and France 3 Cinéma, the movie blends elements of comedy, drama, and family themes.

The film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, as shown by a 6.9 rating on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a 6.8 rating on TMDB from 186 votes.