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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 It's a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of filmmaking, which repays repeat viewing. Jun 18, 2012 Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) [A] socially nutritious, unimpeachably competent, but shapeless and sluggish wartime drama about the little-known collaboration between North African immigrants and the French Resistance. Rated: 2/5 May 25, 2012 Full Review Steve Rose Guardian The tension doesn't grip as it should, but it's a worthwhile reminder of a moment of Muslim-Jewish co-operation. Rated: 3/5 May 24, 2012 Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site Writer-director Ferroukhi based his movie on little-known stories of Muslim men and women who joined the French Resistance. Mar 1, 2021 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin Economical in its craftsmanship and production values, and effective with its lead performance. Rated: B Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Daniel Green CineVue Its narrative is efficiently told and an air of oppression palpable. Rated: 3/5 Jan 8, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/14/20 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member 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! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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