Movies and TvShows featuring "french-algerian" theme.
A young Algerian man named Malik is sent to a French prison. He rises through the criminal ranks, becoming a formidable player. The film explores his prison career, his relationships with other inmates, and his involvement in the criminal world both inside and outside the prison walls.
Skirt Day is a powerful psychological drama that tells the story of a high school teacher's day-long odyssey through the streets of Paris. The events of the day gradually unravel the truth behind a confrontation she had with a troubled student.
A free-spirited young woman named Bahia, who is politically engaged and sexually liberated, embarks on a passionate affair with Arthur, a conservative middle-aged politician. As they navigate their cultural and ideological differences, their relationship becomes a catalyst for change in their lives.
In 1954, during the Algerian War, a teacher in a small village is ordered to escort a prisoner accused of murder to a nearby town. They embark on a dangerous journey through the rugged Atlas Mountains, facing challenges and encountering various characters along the way.
A French-Algerian woman, who is now a successful real estate agent in France, returns to her hometown in Provence to confront memories from her childhood and her past relationship with a Chinese restaurant owner. As she revisits the places of her youth, she uncovers hidden secrets and confronts the consequences of her actions. Nostalgia, repressed memories, and the complexities of love and identity intertwine as she unravels the truth about her past.
In DNA, a man discovers a shocking family secret after the death of his grandfather, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and emotional turmoil. As he unravels the truth, he must confront his own past and the complicated dynamics within his family. The film explores themes of loss, identity, and the complex nature of human relationships.
A shady Parisian tries to take advantage of a family of French-descended Algerians forced to move to France.
When a woman wakes up from a coma after being raped, she seeks revenge on the men responsible. Along the way, she becomes involved in a dangerous world of prostitution and violence in Marseille, France.
A funny comedy about the war suddenly started between two restaurant owners families.
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is a documentary film that provides an intimate and immersive look into the life and career of Zinedine Zidane, a professional soccer player. The film follows Zidane during a single match, showcasing his skills, passion, and the intense atmosphere of a soccer game. Through a mix of footage from multiple cameras, the film offers a unique perspective on Zidane's movements, emotions, and interactions on the field.
An elderly woman wants to meet her son’s murderer. A sixteen-year-old girl who has crossed paths with a young hoodlum needs an adult to accompany her to the prison visiting room. A young medical supplies delivery man is offered a deal to take the place of a gangster inmate so that the latter may escape. Two women, one man, three destinies that come together in the visiting room of a prison…
During the Algerian War in 1960, a French soldier deserts the army and struggles to survive in Algeria while being threatened with a hand grenade. He forms a friendship with a fellow deserter and faces various hardships, including being whipped and buried alive. Along the way, he encounters a bazaar, drinks tea, and witnesses gunfights. Based on a true story.
Hell Train is a French film based on a true story. One evening at a ball in a small town, a fight breaks out in an atmosphere tinged with racism. Three of the ringleaders end up at the police station. The next day, November 14, 1983, on the Bordeaux-Ventimiglia train, the three men who were candidates for enlistment in the Foreign Legion beat Habib Grimzi, a 26-year-old Algerian, before throwing him out of a window. A young woman, who witnessed the murder, alerted the police. The investigation begins in a climate of extreme tension. In the city, provocations and attacks are increasing...
The writer Louis Gardel remembers his youth in Algeria. In 1955, Louis is 15 years old and lives with his grandmother Zoé. Zoé is friend with president Steiger, leader of the French settlers but also with the old Arab Bouarab. One night looking at the Bay of Algiers, Louis is convinced that the world in which he has grown will disappear. The first events of the War of Independence have begun. The young boys and young girls have a good time at the seaside: swimming, dancing, flirting. But, little by little, the war becomes part of their daily life.
Diamond Girl is a romantic drama about an aspiring lawyer named Claire who takes on a job as a paralegal for a high-profile lawyer. When her boss asks her to pose as his girlfriend in order to secure a big business deal, Claire finds herself falling in love with him. However, complications arise when her true identity is revealed, leading to a series of misunderstandings and a rollercoaster of emotions.
Inch'Allah dimanche tells the story of a woman who immigrates to France in the 1970s and struggles to adapt to a new culture and oppressive patriarchal norms. She faces challenges such as an arranged marriage, abusive husband, and cultural clashes, but finds strength in her determination to create a better life for herself and her children.
In the midst of the French-Algerian War, a Colonel in the French Army confronts the brutal and violent nature of the conflict. Through his experiences, he comes face to face with the horrors of torture, murder, and the complexities of war.
Omar, a young Franco-Algerian from La Garenne-Colombes, decided to spend his vacation in the country of his ancestors, Algeria. On his return, he boards the ferry “Le Tassili” and during the crossing, he meets people who share his doubles, in a good mood that does not hide their heartbreaks.
Le match France - Algérie vient chambouler le train-train de Brahim et Mouloud. Cet évènement va diviser les deux amis : Brahim revendique son identité algérienne, Mouloud fustige son refus de la France, pays qui les a vu grandir.