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Harkis

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During the Algerian War (1954-1962), many impoverished young Algerian men, known as "Harkis", volunteered to join the French Army. Salah and Kaddour find themselves under the orders of Lieutenant Pascal. But as the conflict draws to an end, the prospect of independence looms. The outlook for Harkis seems bleak. Lieutenant Pascal confronts his superiors, insisting that every single man in his platoon must be evacuated to France.

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Valerie Complex Deadline Hollywood Daily 06/10/2022
As a viewer, how do I gain a sense of compassion and connection to the characters if the audience can’t spend more than three minutes at a time with them? Go to Full Review
Jonathan Romney Screen International 05/20/2022
Harkis offers a cinematic history lesson, but in the best possible way. Go to Full Review
Alex Heeney Seventh Row 06/02/2023
In Philippe Faucon’s film Les Harkis, set in the final years of the Algerian War of Independence, it’s a losing battle for the Algerian soldiers in the French Army. Go to Full Review
Michael Sicinski In Review Online 06/01/2022
While there is nothing cinematically remarkable about Harkis, it makes its point with admirable economy... and speaks frankly about a group of Algerians who were uniquely screwed by the false promises of colonial history. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis During the Algerian War (1954-1962), many impoverished young Algerian men, known as "Harkis", volunteered to join the French Army. Salah and Kaddour find themselves under the orders of Lieutenant Pascal. But as the conflict draws to an end, the prospect of independence looms. The outlook for Harkis seems bleak. Lieutenant Pascal confronts his superiors, insisting that every single man in his platoon must be evacuated to France.
Director
Philippe Faucon
Producer
Philippe Faucon, Yasmina Nini-Faucon, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Delphine Thomson
Screenwriter
Philippe Faucon, Yasmina Nini-Faucon, Samir Benyala
Production Co
Barney Production, Les Films Pelléas, Istiqlal Films, arte France Cinéma, Voo & be TV, Les Films du Fleuve, Nord-Ouest Films, Tanit Films
Genre
History, Drama, War
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 22m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)