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Algeria, 1961. Laughter and music escape from an old sea-side house. Helene, Jean and Pierre try to remain oblivious to the reality surrounding them and their own insecurities. False illusion of peace and poisonned relations with friends are their lot while they attempt to spend one last summer as if nothing was happening. Award: Prix Jean Vigo 1979.
Credits: Producer, Pierre Meurisse ; director, Jacques Davila ; writers, Jacques Davila, Marie-France Bonin ; photography, Martial Thury.
Cast: Micheline Presle, Bernadette Lafont, Caroline Cellier, Frederic de Pasquale, Roger Hanin, Martine Sarcey, Gerard Lartigau.
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ACMI Identifier
X000223
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)