The Neon Children (1991)

The Neon Children (1991) poster

Djamel and his deaf-mute companion Karim, both of North African origin, live in the middle of the materials they collect in their suburb. One evening Djamel rescues Claude, a young student who has been raped, and falls in love with her. They share a few moments of happiness despite the jealousy of Najet, in love with Djamel. Thus, they wake up together. But this budding love is soon broken by the differences that separate Djamel and Claude. This one sees itself taking back by force the chainette which he had offered to her. Shortly after, the young Maghrebi dies, victim of racism...

Director: Brahim Tsaki
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Gérard Loubeau
Editing: Michel Patient
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

france, immigration, racism, algeria

More Films by Director: Brahim Tsaki
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Neon Children about?
Djamel and his deaf-mute companion Karim, both of North African origin, live in the middle of the materials they collect in their suburb. One evening Djamel rescues Claude, a young student who has been raped, and falls in love with her. They share a few moments of happiness despite the jealousy of Najet, in love with Djamel. Thus, they wake up together. But this budding love is soon broken by the differences that separate Djamel and Claude. This one sees itself taking back by force the chainette which he had offered to her. Shortly after, the young Maghrebi dies, victim of racism...
Who directed The Neon Children?
The Neon Children was directed by Brahim Tsaki.
Who stars in The Neon Children?
The Neon Children stars Fanny Bastien, Rachid Ferrache, Roumedienne Belrasi, Béatrice Zeitoun.
How long is The Neon Children?
The Neon Children has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Neon Children?
The Neon Children is a Drama film.
Where was The Neon Children produced?
The Neon Children was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Neon Children?
The themes of The Neon Children include: Social Commentary and Reflection.