Harkis

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Released March 20, 2008

Overview

1972, in the south of France, deep in the forest, a family with meager luggage discovers the new camp where they will live. Despite the camp leader's overt paternalism, the Harkis lead a difficult life without real freedom. A life of poverty and guardianship that Leila, the Benamars' eldest daughter, rejects. She is at the age of rebellion, and also of her first love. For her, her father, Saïd, scarred by war and exile, accustomed to giving in, owes nothing to the French who enlisted him in the French army, then failed to protect them in Algeria. Thanks to her, with the help of a peasant couple, he will raise his head and the Benamars will leave the camp for a nearby farm.

Runtime

1h 38m


Origin Country

France


Original Language

French


Original Title

Harkis


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • France

Spoken Languages

  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)

Production Companies

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    France 2 Cinéma

    France

  • logo for Image & Compagnie

    Image & Compagnie

    France

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