As in many Gatlif films, music is central. The soundtrack features powerful flamenco and electric guitar pieces, with lyrics written by Gatlif and performed by Nicolás Reyes (singer for the Gipsy Kings).
The film was an official selection for the 2021 Cannes Film Festival (Cinema de la Plage section). Tom Medina (2021) - IMDb Tom.Medina.2021.FRENCH.1080p.WEB.H264-EXTREME.mkv
The text provided refers to a digital file for the , written and directed by Tony Gatlif . The film is a personal work for Gatlif, inspired by his own experiences as an Algerian migrant and the educator who helped him rehabilitate after he fled to France. Plot Overview As in many Gatlif films, music is central
Despite his desire to reform and become a "good person," Tom faces persistent hostility from a local society that views him as a permanent outcast. His journey is marked by mystical visions of bulls and horses, representing his untamed spirit. He eventually finds a sense of connection with (Suzanne Aubert), a young activist struggling to regain custody of her child. Cast and Crew Director: Tony Gatlif Lead Cast: David Murgia as Tom Medina Slimane Dazi as Ulysse Suzanne Aubert as Suzanne Karoline Rose Sun as Stella, Ulysse's daughter Film Production and Reception Tom Medina (2021) - IMDb The text provided
The story follows (played by David Murgia), a young man with a history of juvenile delinquency who is sent by a tribunal to the Camargue region in southern France. Under the guardianship of Ulysse (Slimane Dazi), a kind-hearted man who lives in harmony with nature, Tom works as an apprentice herdsman.
Production was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to script alterations that some critics feel resulted in a somewhat "unfocused" or wandering narrative.