To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972)

7.6/10 100 min Drama War

Overview

A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day.

Cast

Philippe Léotard

Lieutenant Perrin

Alexandre Arcady

Noël

Jean-Michel Ribes

Priest

Jacques Canselier

Coco

Jean-Jacques Moreau

Jacques

Michel Elias

Robert, teacher

Philippe Brizard

La Marie

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