Movie Description

Alger la blanche

(1986)

Overview

Farid, a teenager of Algerian descent, spends his free time hanging out with the wrong crowds in the suburbs south of Paris while maintaining a secret relationship with illustrator Jean. Both Jean and Farid are unsure about the future of their relationship - Farid wants Jean to move to Algiers with him, but Jean doesn't want to continue being Farid's secret. But when Farid becomes embroiled in a police matter, both his passionate private life and conservative family life hurtle towards one another, with explosive results.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleAlger la blanche

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1986-06-23

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 28m

Production CompaniesShaman Films,Ministère de la culture

Genres

  • Drama