TV MOVIE 90′ / Historical Drama
Cast : Alexandre Hamidi, Noam Morgensztern, Azdine Keloua, Charlotte de Turckheim, Marthe Villalonga, Gilles Gaston Dreyfus, Bernard Blancan…
Story : Algeria. Benjamin, Kateb and Antoine are three teenagers from three religious backgrounds who never should have met. But they share the same passion for football and the same disregard for the disapproving looks which their unusual friendship draws.
Mainland France is at war, but here in Algeria life goes on the same as always. Between the two lies the sea, protective and the source of dreams. Benjamin, Kateb and Antoine are three teenagers from three religious backgrounds (Jewish, Muslim and Christian) who never should have met. But they share the same passion for football and the same disregard for the disapproving looks which their unusual friendship draws. They are just three carefree young boys, until the Vichy regime in France repeals the Crémieux Decree. Benjamin now loses what Kateb never had: his French nationality. But why should Benjamin feel resentful, asks Kateb, how can being French help him? An abstract question that becomes terribly relevant to the three youngsters, and may even destroy their friendship.
Written by : Serge Lascar
Directed by : Dominique Ladoge
Coproduction : Grand Large Productions
With the participation of : France Télévisions, TV5 Monde, la Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah, l’ACSE, le CNC, la SACEM
Distribution : Film & Picture
La Rochelle Fiction Festival : Best Upcoming Actor award for Alexander Hamidi, Azdine Keloua and Noam Morgensztern