Harkis
Synopsis
1972, in the south of France, deep in the forest, a family with meager luggage discovers the new camp where they will live. Despite the camp leader's overt paternalism, the Harkis lead a difficult life without real freedom. A life of poverty and guardianship that Leila, the Benamars' eldest daughter, rejects. She is at the age of rebellion, and also of her first love. For her, her father, Saïd, scarred by war and exile, accustomed to giving in, owes nothing to the French who enlisted him in the French army, then failed to protect them in Algeria. Thanks to her, with the help of a peasant couple, he will raise his head and the Benamars will leave the camp for a nearby farm.
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Smaïn
Saïd
Leïla Bekhti
Leila
Baya Belal
Aïcha
Frédéric Pierrot
Capitaine Robert
Pierre Perrier
Jérôme
Carim Messalti
Youssef
Samy Seghir
Kader
Fayçal Safi
Moktar
Husky Kihal
Harki 1
Abdelkrim Bahloul
Ahmed
Gérard Dubouche
Etienne
Jacques Brunet
Lucien
Imane Benrahou-Chenu
Sarah
Chérine Amar
Fatima
Emin Barama
Rabah
Kamel El Arn Raoui
Jeune Harki
Abel Jafri
Harki 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Tasma
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Malherbe, Dalila Kerchouche
- Original Title
- Harkis
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Image & Compagnie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Tasma
Arnaud Malherbe, Dalila Kerchouche
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Tasma
Director
Arnaud Malherbe
Writer
Dalila Kerchouche
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harkis
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What is Harkis about?
1972, in the south of France, deep in the forest, a family with meager luggage discovers the new camp where they will live. Despite the camp leader's overt paternalism, the Harkis lead a difficult life without real freedom. A life of poverty and guardianship that Leila, the Benamars' eldest daughter, rejects. She is at the age of rebellion, and also of her first love. For her, her father, Saïd, scarred by war and exile, accustomed to giving in, owes nothing to the French who enlisted him in the French army, then failed to protect them in Algeria. Thanks to her, with the help of a peasant couple, he will raise his head and the Benamars will leave the camp for a nearby farm.
Who directed Harkis?
Harkis was directed by Alain Tasma.
Who stars in Harkis?
The principal cast of Harkis includes Smaïn, Leïla Bekhti, Baya Belal, Frédéric Pierrot, Pierre Perrier.
When was Harkis released and how long is it?
Harkis was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.