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An Algerian emigrant in Paris during World War II is inspired to join the French Resistance when he becomes friends with a Jewish man.

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Catherine Wheatley Sight & Sound 06/18/2012
It's a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of filmmaking, which repays repeat viewing. Go to Full Review
Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 05/25/2012
2/5
[A] socially nutritious, unimpeachably competent, but shapeless and sluggish wartime drama about the little-known collaboration between North African immigrants and the French Resistance. Go to Full Review
Steve Rose Guardian 05/24/2012
3/5
The tension doesn't grip as it should, but it's a worthwhile reminder of a moment of Muslim-Jewish co-operation. Go to Full Review
Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 03/01/2021
Writer-director Ferroukhi based his movie on little-known stories of Muslim men and women who joined the French Resistance. Go to Full Review
Allen Almachar The MacGuffin 08/03/2020
B
Economical in its craftsmanship and production values, and effective with its lead performance. Go to Full Review
Daniel Green CineVue 01/08/2019
3/5
Its narrative is efficiently told and an air of oppression palpable. Go to Full Review
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11/14/2020 So, nothing cinematically groundbreaking here, but I thought it was a solid, fascinating story and a fascinating piece of history (or historical fiction). The major characters are real and their actions generally shown as happened in real life. It got me thinking again about the Muslim and Jewish communities did not have such a level of animosity until post-WWII ans Europe’s cavalier attitude to the Middle East. See more 06/19/2020 Its an interesting story which flows at the right pace as more of the plot becomes exposed. The ending is somewhat abrupt, but given its based on a true story you need to accept the ending. watchable. See more 11/20/2017 Way too much cliche but a good lead performance and a reasonable but predictable story make it watchable. Not great, more of a liberal wet dream ha. See more 09/26/2015 Another nugget of history to add to the many nuggets I have about WW2 and the French resistance......this time how the Moroccans and Algerians helped. Very interesting! See more 06/15/2015 A good story well portrayed and directed. Giving some insight into some less well known stories relating to the war. Good performances and some nice soundtrack to go with it See more 05/31/2015 This is a Nazi based story that uses a religious minority and location not often seen on the big screen. It's certainly an interesting enough story because of this, but it's also a very well made period drama that aims to break through modern perceptions of religious divide. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An Algerian emigrant in Paris during World War II is inspired to join the French Resistance when he becomes friends with a Jewish man.
Director
Ismaël Ferroukhi
Producer
Fabienne Vonier
Screenwriter
Ismaël Ferroukhi, Alain-Michel Blanc, Ismaël Ferroukhi, Alain-Michel Blanc
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$53.8K
Runtime
1h 39m
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