Alger la blanche
Synopsis
Farid, a teenager of Algerian descent, spends his free time hanging out with the wrong crowds in the suburbs south of Paris while maintaining a secret relationship with illustrator Jean. Both Jean and Farid are unsure about the future of their relationship - Farid wants Jean to move to Algiers with him, but Jean doesn't want to continue being Farid's secret. But when Farid becomes embroiled in a police matter, both his passionate private life and conservative family life hurtle towards one another, with explosive results.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Collard
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Collard, Jean-Marie Guillaume
- Original Title
- Alger la blanche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Shaman Films, Ministère de la culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Collard
Cyril Collard, Jean-Marie Guillaume
Daniel Barrau
Catherine Trouillet, Danielle Fillios
Janine Collard, Cyril Collard
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Trouillet
Editor
Cyril Collard
Writer
Cyril Collard
Producer
Daniel Barrau
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Guillaume
Writer
Danielle Fillios
Editor
Cyril Collard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alger la blanche
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What is Alger la blanche about?
Farid, a teenager of Algerian descent, spends his free time hanging out with the wrong crowds in the suburbs south of Paris while maintaining a secret relationship with illustrator Jean. Both Jean and Farid are unsure about the future of their relationship - Farid wants Jean to move to Algiers with him, but Jean doesn't want to continue being Farid's secret. But when Farid becomes embroiled in a police matter, both his passionate private life and conservative family life hurtle towards one another, with explosive results.
Who directed Alger la blanche?
Alger la blanche was directed by Cyril Collard.
Who stars in Alger la blanche?
The principal cast of Alger la blanche includes Frédéric Deban, Ali Baouche, Farida Chrouki, Aïssa Djabri, Mohamed Zran.
When was Alger la blanche released and how long is it?
Alger la blanche was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alger la blanche?
Alger la blanche holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).