To Be Twenty in the Aures
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
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To Be Twenty in the Aures
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 12, 1972
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary, Drama, War
User Score
75%
Original Title
Avoir 20 ans dans les Aurès
Production Companies
Unité Production Cinématographique Bretagne
Director
René Vautier
Description
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
