Summaries

Just released from a French prison, Kamel is deported to his native Algeria. At first welcoming the altered pace of village life, he feels increasingly alienated by its sexism and violent intolerance, and gradually plots his escape.

Details

Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jun 6, 2006
Countries of origin France Algeria
Language French
Filming locations Algeria
Production companies Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) Sarrazink Productions Les Films du Losange

Box office

Gross worldwide $226531

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

A peine sorti de prison, Kamel (Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche) est expulsé vers son pays d'origine, l'Algérie. Cet exil forcé le contraint à observer avec lucidité un pays en pleine effervescence, tiraillé entre un désir de modernité et le poids de traditions ancestrales.

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