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Michou d'Auber

2007 · 2 h 4 min
Directed by Thomas Gilou · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
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Cast

Gérard Depardieu Nathalie Baye Mathieu Amalric Samy Seghir Medi Kerouani Mohamed Fellag

Plot

Set in France during the struggle for Algerian independence, Messaoud's mother is terminally ill and his father, needing to work long hours in the factory, can't look after him, so decides to put him and his older brother Abdel in foster care.

Sinekatalog’s take

A drama set during the Algerian war era, following a boy placed in foster care while his family struggles. It is sensitive and historically aware, a worthwhile pick for viewers interested in childhood under political strain.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (857 votes)
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