The Ambassadors
Originally released in 1975. The Ambassadors is a drama film. directed by Naceur Ktari.
Starring Sid Ali Kouiret, Tahar Kebaili, and Mohamed Hamam
Synopsis
“Each of you is an ambassador, and we are sure that each of you will be the best ambassador of our country.” This is how the film begins; a speech to emigrant workers for France. Salah left his three sisters and his mother to become an ambassador, going to work on a Defense site, wading in the mud, he works with a jackhammer. Salah wanders in search of work and housing. Coming up against racism from the owners claiming the respectability of the building and the good neighborhood, he finds himself in a hotel in the Goutte d'Or district. The body of Mehdi, friend of Salah, was found in the Canal Saint-Martin, murdered by a fascist commando, and Ali died of a bullet, killed by a racist janitor. Faced with crimes that remain unpunished, Salah and his friends organize, unite with the French working class to defend their lives and their right to work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Unité Trois
- SATPEC
- OGEK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ambassadors about?
“Each of you is an ambassador, and we are sure that each of you will be the best ambassador of our country.” This is how the film begins; a speech to emigrant workers for France. Salah left his...
Who directed The Ambassadors?
The Ambassadors was directed by Naceur Ktari.
How long is The Ambassadors?
The Ambassadors has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Ambassadors released?
The Ambassadors was released on January 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ambassadors?
The main cast of The Ambassadors includes Sid Ali Kouiret, Tahar Kebaili, Mohamed Hamam, Faouzi Kasri, Med Hondo.