The Neon Children

The Neon Children

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 12, 1991

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Drama

User Score

100%

Original Title

Les enfants des néons

Director

Brahim Tsaki

Description

Djamel and his deaf-mute companion Karim, both of North African origin, live in the middle of the materials they collect in their suburb. One evening Djamel rescues Claude, a young student who has been raped, and falls in love with her. They share a few moments of happiness despite the jealousy of Najet, in love with Djamel. Thus, they wake up together. But this budding love is soon broken by the differences that separate Djamel and Claude. This one sees itself taking back by force the chainette which he had offered to her. Shortly after, the young Maghrebi dies, victim of racism...