Ruben Amar

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Ruben Amar

Born January 1, 1974 · Montpellier, Hérault, France (age 52)

Ruben Amar is a French film director, screenwriter and producer, best known for his feature film debut "Swim Little Fish Swim" and the short movie "Checkpoint".

Known For

Silver StarSilver Star · 2025
Silver Star
7.22025
MovieCrimeDrama
When Billie learns that her estranged parents' lives are at risk, she tries to help them by robbing a bank. In her botched robbery attempt, she takes a hostage named Franny, who turns out to be a charmingly impulsive pregnant teenager with nothing left to lose. Together, Billie and Franny embark on a chase through scenic American landscapes, clashing and struggling for common ground in hopes for a brighter future.
The BeginningsThe Beginnings · 2020
The Beginnings
2020
MovieDramaWestern
Summer 1996, A young broken couple in search of a new meaning of life arrive in a very peaceful place of Burgundy. In search of a living, they end up looking after an old horse. Through a meeting she discovers her faith and he escapes alone. The nature, the elements, the love and the birth of a belief forces them to confront their reality.
Thirst StreetThirst Street · 2017
Thirst Street
4.32017
MovieComedyDrama
Gina, an American flight attendant, falls in with a Parisian bartender on a layover only to find herself tangled in a web of deception, delusion and unrequited amour fou.
CheckpointCheckpoint · 2011
Checkpoint
2011
Movie
A young Palestinian boy living in the Gaza strip accompanies his father on monthly visits to the ruins of a destroyed village. Though he doesn't understand his father's ritual, he feels he has a duty to help him.
Swim Little Fish SwimSwim Little Fish Swim · 2014
Swim Little Fish Swim
4.62014
MovieComedyDrama
Between surrealism, unusual characters, art and magic tricks, "Swim Little Fish Swim" is a dreamlike journey from childhood to adulthood.

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