CHoosing at Twenty
Originally released in 2017. CHoosing at Twenty is a documentary film. directed by Villi Hermann.
Starring Freddy Buache, André Gazut, and Diego Masson
Synopsis
Between 1954-1962, one hundred to three hundred young French people refused to participate in the Algerian war. These rebels, soldiers or conscripts were non-violent or anti-colonialists. Some took refuge in Switzerland where Swiss citizens came to their aid, while in France they were condemned as traitors to the country. In 1962, a few months after Independence, Villi Hermann went to a region devastated by war near the Algerian-Moroccan border, to help rebuild a school. In 2016 he returned to Algeria and reunited with his former students. He also met French refractories, now living in France or Switzerland.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Algeria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Imagofilm Lugano
- RTS
- RSI
- Cirta Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHoosing at Twenty about?
Between 1954-1962, one hundred to three hundred young French people refused to participate in the Algerian war. These rebels, soldiers or conscripts were non-violent or anti-colonialists. Some took...
Who directed CHoosing at Twenty?
CHoosing at Twenty was directed by Villi Hermann.
How long is CHoosing at Twenty?
CHoosing at Twenty has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was CHoosing at Twenty released?
CHoosing at Twenty was released on August 24, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in CHoosing at Twenty?
The main cast of CHoosing at Twenty includes Freddy Buache, André Gazut, Diego Masson, Nils Andersson, Jacques Baynac.