
The Other Shore
66.00%
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May 21, 1997
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Drama
This film deals with the aftermath of the Algerian war of liberation. Georges Montero, an Algerian-born Frenchman, manages an olive canning factory in Oran. He travels to Paris for a cataract operation. Marinette, his sister, and Belka, his friend and a recent immigrant, want him to return to France permanently. Friction develops between the two friends as Georges is pressured to sell his factory. Friendship developed between Georges and his surgeon, who as a French Arab has severed ties with his culture and country of origin.
Featured Crew
Dominique Cabrera
Director
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Didier Haudepin
Producer
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Cast

Claude Brasseur
Georges Montero

Roschdy Zem
Tarek Timzert

Marthe Villalonga
Marinette

Sid Ahmed Agoumi
Belka

Catherine Hiegel
Maria