Outside the Law

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Outside the Law

R

2010

2h 18m

History

Drama

Action

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Algerians struggle for independence from France following World War II.

Philip French

Guardian

Bouchareb is not, as Pontecorvo was, a political film-maker. He's a humanist with a strong feeling for personal tragedies and people caught up in the tides of history.

May 8, 2011

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

There is no doubt where Bouchareb's sympathies lie but his attempt to marry a political lesson with the structures of an action movie doesn't always work. Current events give his argument renewed force, however.

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2011

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Steve Rose

Guardian

It's overlong and a little over-indulgent, but given current events in north Africa, there's an unanticipated resonance to it.

Rated: 3/5

May 5, 2011

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Joanne Laurier

World Socialist Web Site

... a taut, epic story of three brothers whose lives unfold during the struggle for Algerian independence from France.

Mar 1, 2021

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Ed Travis

Hollywood Jesus

The story here is a grand one. But it is painful as well. I guess freedom always is.

Apr 2, 2020

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Norman Wilner

NOW Toronto

Rated: 2/5

Jan 22, 2013

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Marit Risto F

I support liberation, but want less killing

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/13/25

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Audience Member

An epic film about Algeria's fight for liberation from France, with three outstanding performances and a grand, sweeping feel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

So topical and timely. Terrorist attacks, police response, poverty, independence, personal interests and misery. nothing is new on this planet. ever.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

plot line has the subtlety of a steamroller and characters were picked off a chart. hard to believe this was created by a professional director

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

It was going somewhere with the "3" brother thing...lost it...and I couldn't finish the movie...

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Outside the Law is a fantastic Algerian production about a family divided during the French occupation of Algeria. The acting is top notch and other then a long runtime Outside the Law is a flick that needs to be seen by fans of the foreign film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Synopsis

Algerians struggle for independence from France following World War II.

Director: Rachid Bouchareb
Producer: Jean Bréhat
Screenwriter: Rachid Bouchareb, Rachid Bouchareb
Production Co: Le Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral de Belgique, EPTV, Centre national de la Cinématographie, Ministère Algérien de la Culture, Fonds Images de la Diversité, Studio Canal, Tassili Films, Canal+, Cofinova 6, Kiss Films, Umedia, Uni Étoile 7, Région Provence Côte d'Azur, Eagle Pictures, RTBF, Quinta Studio Tunisie, France 3 Cinéma, France 2 Cinéma, CinéCinéma, Agence Algérienne pour le Rayonnement Culturel, Cinémage 4, ACSE, France Télévision, Quinta Communications, Novak Production, Tessalit Productions, uFilm, Canal Plus Image International
Rating: R (Violence)
Genre: History, Drama, Action
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 4, 2017
Runtime: 2h 18m

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