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Hold Back (2012): Cast

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Hold Back is a 2012 drama directed by Rachid Djaïdani, starring Stéphane Soo Mongo as Dorcy, Sabrina Hamida and Slimane Dazi. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Hold Back (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Rachid Djaïdani
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hold Back About?

The premise of Hold Back without spoilers.

In contemporary Paris, Dorcy, a young Christian, desires to marry Sabrina, who is of North African descent. Their union faces significant opposition due to a deep-seated taboo against relationships between Black and Arab communities. Sabrina’s elder brother, Slimane, staunchly enforces tradition and will do everything he can to prevent the marriage from taking place, creating conflict between the families and challenging ingrained mentalities.

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Cast & crew

Hold Back Cast & Characters

Stéphane Soo Mongo leads the cast as Dorcy, with Sabrina Hamida as Sabrina and Slimane Dazi as Slimane. Directed by Rachid Djaïdani; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Rachid Djaïdani

One more film directed by Rachid Djaïdani: French Tour.

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Hold Back Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “40 Brüder” and “阻挠”.

Also known as
  • 40 Brüder
  • 阻挠

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Hold Back FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hold Back, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hold Back?

Hold Back runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Hold Back released?

Hold Back was released on May 15, 2012.

Who directed Hold Back?

Hold Back was directed by Rachid Djaïdani.

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Who is in the cast of Hold Back?

Hold Back stars Stéphane Soo Mongo as Dorcy, Sabrina Hamida as Sabrina and Slimane Dazi as Slimane, among 7 credited actors.

Does Hold Back have a post-credit scene?

No. Hold Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hold Back in?

The original language of Hold Back is French.

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