Harkis (2022)

5.8/10 82 min History Drama War

Overview

During the Algerian War (1954-1962), many impoverished young Algerian men, known as "Harkis", volunteered to join the French Army. Salah and Kaddour find themselves under the orders of Lieutenant Pascal. But as the conflict draws to an end, the prospect of independence looms. The outlook for Harkis seems bleak. Lieutenant Pascal confronts his superiors, insisting that every single man in his platoon must be evacuated to France.

Cast

Pierre Lottin

Lieutenant Krawitz

Théo Cholbi

Pascal

Yannick Choirat

Denoyelle

Omar Boulakirba

Si Ahmed

Philippe du Janerand

Préfet

Paul Bartel

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