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Poorly Extinguished Fires (1994)
Director: Serge Moati
Cast: Manuel Blanc, Maria de Medeiros, Hélène Vincent, Emmanuel Salinger
Runtime98 min
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A French army journalist bears witness to the atrocities of the Algerian war in 1962 in this gripping French war movie. It is based on the 1967 novel by Philippe Labro. The film begins in Paris as Jerome Carier, ready to embark to Algiers, is beaten and questioned about the politically sensitive photographs he has. The photos were sent to him by Francois, a friend stationed in Algiers. Francoise is trying to get the French and the Algerians to reconcile. Jerome arrives in the war-torn country and finds himself faced with unbelievable carnage. The French are behind most of it. Because he took the pictures, Francois life is in jeopardy. He is murdered and Jerome finds himself attracted to his girl friend, a radio station announcer. The film contains graphic pictures of the slaughter.
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Poorly Extinguished Fires, a 1994 French war drama directed by Serge Moati, has received critical acclaim for its gripping portrayal of the Algerian war. While the film has not received major awards recognition, its graphic depiction of the atrocities of the conflict has resonated with audiences, earning it a strong rating on IMDb.
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This gripping French war drama from 1994, directed by Serge Moati, offers a visceral, first-hand account of the Algerian war through the eyes of a journalist bearing witness to the atrocities. With powerful performances from the cast, including Manuel Blanc and Maria de Medeiros, the film provides a gritty, unflinching look at the realities of war and the moral complexities faced by those caught in the conflict.