Home Front
2020 · 100 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, History
Burgundy, France. Solange's 60th birthday celebrations are violently interrupted by her estranged brother, Bernard. His outburst will reawaken painful memories and reveal untold stories of the Algerian War.
Directed by Lucas Belvaux · Written by Lucas Belvaux
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Gérard Depardieu Feu-de-Bois -
Catherine Frot Solange -
Jean-Pierre Darroussin Rabut -
Yoann Zimmer Bernard -
Félix Kysyl Février -
Édouard Sulpice Rabut 20 ans -
Fleur Fitoussi Mireille -
Ahmed Hammoud Idir -
Clotilde Mollet Nicole -
Amelle Chahbi Madame Chefraoui -
Mohamed Kafi Le grand-père d'Idir -
Farid Larbi Saïd
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