Return to Algiers
Originally released in 2000. Return to Algiers is a drama film. directed by Alexandre Arcady.
Starring Antoine de Caunes, Samy Naceri, and Mathilda May
Synopsis
Famous TV news anchorman Pierre Nivel left Algiers for France in 1962. That's been a secret; his Paris co-workers have never known that he was formerly an Algerian pied noir. An Algerian delivers an urgent message to Pierre from a Leïla Jalal... Algiers, 1962. The Nivels live in the same apartment building as the Moslem Jalal family. Lycée student Pierre is in love with their daughter, Leïla. The civil unrest in Algeria is heating up and violence is spreading in Algiers. At school, Pierre is friends with a Moslem student, Issam, but he is made fun of for that... Pierre's jet arrives in Algiers. As a celebrity, Pierre is met on arrival by a government official, Nader Mansour. Because of the civil war raging between the government and Islamic terrorists, they drive into the city in a heavily armed convoy. Pierre does not tell Mansour his real reason for returning: Leïla has asked him to help her daughter Amina escape to safety in France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Alexandra Film
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to Algiers about?
Famous TV news anchorman Pierre Nivel left Algiers for France in 1962. That's been a secret; his Paris co-workers have never known that he was formerly an Algerian pied noir. An Algerian delivers a...
Who directed Return to Algiers?
Return to Algiers was directed by Alexandre Arcady.
How long is Return to Algiers?
Return to Algiers has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Return to Algiers released?
Return to Algiers was released on April 12, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Return to Algiers?
The main cast of Return to Algiers includes Antoine de Caunes, Samy Naceri, Mathilda May, Nozha Khouadra, Pierre Vaneck.