The Refusal (1982)

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In 1971, the Algerian government nationalized hydrocarbons. The consequences of this decision on the community of Algerians in France are numerous. The Galti family is prey to these economic problems. The father, Khaled, former member of the F.L.N. in France, does not escape the sentence. Sharazade, his wife and comrade in combat, finds herself torn between her role as wife, mother and nostalgia for a country and a bygone past. As for his son Karim, a victim of socio-cultural division, all he has left is refusal.

Director: Mohamed Bouamari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Wahid Omari
Cinematography: Ali Marok
Editing: Abdlouhab Fezzari
Production: O.N.C.I.C.
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

immigration, racism, algeria, neo-colonialism, french algerian, french police, algerian diaspora, poor workers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Refusal about?
In 1971, the Algerian government nationalized hydrocarbons. The consequences of this decision on the community of Algerians in France are numerous. The Galti family is prey to these economic problems. The father, Khaled, former member of the F.L.N. in France, does not escape the sentence. Sharazade, his wife and comrade in combat, finds herself torn between her role as wife, mother and nostalgia for a country and a bygone past. As for his son Karim, a victim of socio-cultural division, all he has left is refusal.
Who directed The Refusal?
The Refusal was directed by Mohamed Bouamari.
Who stars in The Refusal?
The Refusal stars Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari, Rachid Ould-Mohand, Djamel Allam, Joël Barbouth, Ahmed Mazouz, Mustapha Neggache.
How long is The Refusal?
The Refusal has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Refusal?
The Refusal is a Drama film.
What are the themes of The Refusal?
The themes of The Refusal include: Social Commentary and Reflection.