Pierre and Djemila
Pierre et Djemila
Synopsis
Two teenage lovers are caught up in the thrill of forbidden love in this tragic romantic drama. Pierre (Jean-Pierre Andre) is a 16-year-old French lad who loves 14-year-old Djemila (Nadja Reski), the offspring of Algerian immigrants. Pierre's father is an Algerian war veteran who tolerates living with the immigrants at the low-income housing project as long as the two factions are separated. Djemila's older brother carries bitter hatred for the French over their invasion of Algeria. Both young lovers fall victim to the intolerance of their families when their relatives discover that the two are engaged in a passionate love affair.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Blain
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Blain, Michel Marmin, Mohamed Bouchibi
- Original Score
- Olivier Kowalski, Gabor Kristof
- Original Title
- Pierre et Djemila
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Xanadu Film, Séléna Audiovisuel, Les Films Plain Chant, Films A2, Cercle Bleu
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Blain
Gérard Blain, Michel Marmin, Mohamed Bouchibi
Olivier Kowalski, Gabor Kristof
Emmanuel Machuel
Catherine Deiller
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Blain
Director
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Catherine Deiller
Editor
Gérard Blain
Writer
Michel Marmin
Writer
Mohamed Bouchibi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierre and Djemila
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What is Pierre and Djemila about?
Two teenage lovers are caught up in the thrill of forbidden love in this tragic romantic drama. Pierre (Jean-Pierre Andre) is a 16-year-old French lad who loves 14-year-old Djemila (Nadja Reski), the offspring of Algerian immigrants. Pierre's father is an Algerian war veteran who tolerates living with the immigrants at the low-income housing project as long as the two factions are separated. Djemila's older brother carries bitter hatred for the French over their invasion of Algeria. Both young lovers fall victim to the intolerance of their families when their relatives discover that the two are engaged in a passionate love affair.
Who directed Pierre and Djemila?
Pierre and Djemila was directed by Gérard Blain.
Who stars in Pierre and Djemila?
The principal cast of Pierre and Djemila includes Jean-Pierre Andre, Djedjigua Ait-Hamouda, Abdelkader, Nadja Reski, Salah Teskouk.
When was Pierre and Djemila released and how long is it?
Pierre and Djemila was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Pierre and Djemila?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pierre and Djemila was composed by Olivier Kowalski, Gabor Kristof.