3 October 2022

Indigènes

 

Indigènes (Days of Glory) 2006

  • Director: Rachid Bouchareb
    • Seen by this director – London River
  • Based on the book: no
  • Cast: Sami Bouajila, Roschdy Zem, Jamel Debbouze, Bernard Blancan, Sami Daceri, Mélanie Laurant, Aurélie Eldvedt, Diouc Koma
  • Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
    • Sami Bouajila – London River
    • Roschdy Zem – London River, Va vis et deviens
    • Jamel Debbouze – Parlez-moi de la pluie, Amélie
    • Mélanie Laurant – Inglourious Basterds
    • Aurélie Eldvedt - London River
    • Diouc Koma  - Caché
  • Why? Many awards
  • Seen: 28 September 2022      

       During the Second World War, France recruited men from its North African colonies to defend and liberate France. Some went willingly, others not.

       They fight for liberté, egalité et fraternité but though they are expected to die with their French comrades, they are oppressed second-class citizens. It’s one of the better films about WWII and shows an aspect that I’m sure many of us haven’t seen. 

4* of 5   

 

 

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