Harkis
During the Algerian War (1954-1962), many impoverished young Algerian men, known as "Harkis", volunteered to join the French Army. Salah and Kaddour find themselves under the orders of Lieutenant Pascal. But as the conflict draws to an end, the prospect of independence looms. The outlook for Harkis seems bleak. Lieutenant Pascal confronts his superiors, insisting that every single man in his platoon must be evacuated to France.
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Harkis
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 12, 2022
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
History, Drama, War
User Score
59%
Original Title
Les Harkis
Production Companies
Istiqlal Films, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma, Nord-Ouest Films
Director
Philippe Faucon
Description
During the Algerian War (1954-1962), many impoverished young Algerian men, known as "Harkis", volunteered to join the French Army. Salah and Kaddour find themselves under the orders of Lieutenant Pascal. But as the conflict draws to an end, the prospect of independence looms. The outlook for Harkis seems bleak. Lieutenant Pascal confronts his superiors, insisting that every single man in his platoon must be evacuated to France.
