Synopsis:
This film deals with the aftermath of the Algerian war of liberation. Georges Montero, an Algerian-born Frenchman, manages an olive canning factory in Oran. He travels to Paris for a cataract operation. Marinette, his sister, and Belka, his friend and a recent immigrant, want him to return to France permanently. Friction develops between the two friends as Georges is pressured to sell his factory. Friendship developed between Georges and his surgeon, who as a French Arab has severed ties with his culture and country of origin.
Directed by: | Dominique Cabrera |
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Written by: | Dominique Cabrera & Nidam Abdi & Louis Mathieu de Vienne |
Release date: | 1997-05-21 |
Runtime: | 92 minutes |
Cast:
Claude Brasseur
Georges Montero
Georges Montero
Roschdy Zem
Tarek Timzert
Tarek Timzert
Marthe Villalonga
Marinette
Marinette
Sid Ahmed Agoumi
Belka
Belka
Catherine Hiegel
Maria
Maria
Marilyne Canto
Lisa
Lisa
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Also known as:
- The Other Shore