Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Les Harkis
Status
released
Original Language
fr

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Production Companies

Istiqlal Films
Les Films du Fleuve logoLes Films du Fleuve
ARTE France Cinéma logoARTE France Cinéma
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