To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972)

  • NR
  • 05/12/1972 (US)
  • Documentary, Drama, War
  • 1h 40m

Overview

A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day. International Critics Prize at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. Copy restored in 2012

René Vautier

Director, Writer

Cast

Philippe Léotard's headshot

Philippe Léotard

Lieutenant Perrin
Hamid Djellouli's headshot

Hamid Djellouli

Youssef
Alexandre Arcady's headshot

Alexandre Arcady

Noël
Jean-Michel Ribes's headshot

Jean-Michel Ribes

Le Curé
Jacques Canselier's headshot

Jacques Canselier

Coco
Jean-Jacques Moreau's headshot

Jean-Jacques Moreau

Jacques
Michel Elias's headshot

Michel Elias

L'instituteur
Philippe Brizard's headshot

Philippe Brizard

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