Le gone du Chaâba
1998·France·96 min.
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To French authorities, Chaaba is a slum. Over 21 families have come here from Algeria to escape the civil war during the mid-60's. The real story, though, are the children who must now fight for an education and stability in this new country. Omar is one of the lucky ones: he enjoys school and will find assimilation easy. But his friend Hacene is less secure, and begins to side with those who accuse Omar of being a disgrace to his identity, of selling out and becoming French. Then comes the news that Chaaba is to be torn down.
DirectorChristophe Ruggia
MusicSafy Boutella
CinematographyDominique Chapuis
CastBouzid Negnoug·Mohamed Fellag·Nabil Ghalem·Amina Medjoubi·François Morel·Galamelah Lagraa·Kenza Bouanika·Khereddine Ennasri·Saida Bekkouche
Original titleLe gone du Chaâba