Holidays Despite All
Des Vacances Malgré Tout...
Synopsis
Immigrated to the Paris region since 1964, Kader decides to spend the summer holidays with his family in his native village, not far from Algiers. These few weeks, so eagerly awaited by both sides, constitute a special moment full of strong emotions. The camera follows the family in their meetings, their reunions, their difficulties, their visions of the country and its region, the celebrations, the weddings, their return to France… This film raises many questions. Within this family itself, between those who stayed in the country and those who emigrated to France, how do we perceive the situation in Algeria? What hopes do each of them have for their country? What about the Franco-Algerian relationship? Contemporary immigration? The desire for exile of Algerians today? Different discourses on both sides of the Mediterranean? The desires of each of them…
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malek Bensmaïl
- Screenplay & Story
- Malek Bensmaïl
- Original Score
- Phil Marboeuf
- Original Title
- Des Vacances Malgré Tout...
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Belgium, Finland, France
- Release Date
- 01/01/2001
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malek Bensmaïl
Malek Bensmaïl
Phil Marboeuf
Matthieu Bretaud
Department Leadership Roster
Malek Bensmaïl
Director
Malek Bensmaïl
Writer
Matthieu Bretaud
Editor
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What is Holidays Despite All about?
Immigrated to the Paris region since 1964, Kader decides to spend the summer holidays with his family in his native village, not far from Algiers. These few weeks, so eagerly awaited by both sides, constitute a special moment full of strong emotions. The camera follows the family in their meetings, their reunions, their difficulties, their visions of the country and its region, the celebrations, the weddings, their return to France… This film raises many questions. Within this family itself, between those who stayed in the country and those who emigrated to France, how do we perceive the situation in Algeria? What hopes do each of them have for their country? What about the Franco-Algerian relationship? Contemporary immigration? The desire for exile of Algerians today? Different discourses on both sides of the Mediterranean? The desires of each of them…
Who directed Holidays Despite All?
Holidays Despite All was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
Who stars in Holidays Despite All?
The principal cast of Holidays Despite All includes Not specified.
When was Holidays Despite All released and how long is it?
Holidays Despite All was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Holidays Despite All?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holidays Despite All was composed by Phil Marboeuf.