To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972)
Original title: Avoir vingt ans dans les Aurès
To Be Twenty in the Aures is a 1972 French-language drama movie directed by René Vautier, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Philippe Léotard, Hamid Djellouli and Alexandre Arcady.
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.
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What is To Be Twenty in the Aures about?
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.
When was To Be Twenty in the Aures released?
To Be Twenty in the Aures was released on 12 May 1972.
How long is To Be Twenty in the Aures?
To Be Twenty in the Aures runs 1h 40m.
Who made To Be Twenty in the Aures?
To Be Twenty in the Aures was directed by René Vautier.
Cast
- Philippe Léotard as Lieutenant Perrin
- Hamid Djellouli as Youssef
- Alexandre Arcady as Noël
- Jean-Michel Ribes as Priest
- Jacques Canselier as Coco
- Jean-Jacques Moreau as Jacques
- Michel Elias as Robert, teacher
- Philippe Brizard as La Marie
- Yves Branellec as Youenn
- Charles Trétout as Charles
- Pierre Vautier as Pierrick
- Alain Vautier as Lanick