Exiles
by Tony Gatlif
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Actor: Habib Cheik, Leila Makhlouf, Lubna Azabal, Romain Duris, Zouhir GacemDirector: Tony Gatlif
Brand: DURIS,ROMAIN
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Arabic (Original Language); French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Homevision
DVD Reviews of Exiles
DVD Review: 2nd Generation Algerian immigrants in France in search of the their roots
Summary: 4 Stars
Two second generation, twenty-something Algerian immigrants living together in Paris decide they want to return to their roots and spontaneously go on a journey to Algeria. The pair has only vague memories of Algeria, most of what they know has been told to them by their parents and family. They have little money, so they must walk and work their way into and through Spain, then hop a boat across the Mediterranean Sea. Along the way they encounter a wide range of migrant people living in Europe. They fall in with gypsies for a while, they also encounter illegal Algerian and Moroccan immigrants who are working their way north to Paris. For much of this film, the wanderers are heading in the opposite direction as everyone else. After a few mis-adventures, they finally get to Morocco, take a bus to the Algerian border, and with some help illegally cross into Algeria. Once there, they find that life in Algeria isn't quite what they had envisioned. For all of their attachment, they really are strangers to this land. They do find however, that there is much to learn and much to value in Algeria, even if it is quite different than Paris.
There is a lot to like about this film. The main themes of this film are identity and culture clash. The immigrants identify with a culture that they barely recognize, but after some difficult adjustments they realize that there is much to be proud of. As mentioned in the other reviews, there is lots of great Magrebian music played on traditional instruments played through out the movie. Very nice performances by Lubna Azabal and (particularly well acted) Romain Duris. This film provides an interesting window into the life and culture of illegal immigrants from North Africa in Europe, as well as some insights into modern Algeria. In my opinion, there are some similarities in theme between this film and the early 70s film Walkabout with Jenny Agutter. In any case, this is a good story about voyage of exploration and self-identity, definitely worth a look, if not uniquely outstanding.
Description of Exiles
Follows the slow but determined trip to Algeria by two people living in France.Genre: Foreign Film - French
Rating: UN
Release Date: 28-MAR-2006
Media Type: DVD
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