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The Question (1977)
Director: Laurent Heynemann
Cast: Jacques Denis, Christian Rist, Jean-Pierre Sentier, Nicole Garcia
Runtime112 min
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1957. For several months, Henri Charlègue, the ex-director of the newspaper "Alger democratic", banned, has been living in hiding. Suspected of belonging to the FLN, he is actively sought by paratroopers.
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The Question (1977) is a critically acclaimed war drama directed by Laurent Heynemann. Set in 1957 Algeria, the film follows Henri Charlègue, a newspaper director accused of belonging to the FLN, as he goes into hiding from pursuing paratroopers. The film's realistic portrayal of the Algerian War has earned it recognition as an important work in the genre.
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Fans of gritty, realistic wartime dramas will appreciate the taut, suspenseful storyline of The Question (1977), directed by Laurent Heynemann. With powerful performances from actors like Jacques Denis, the film offers a gripping exploration of the moral complexities of political violence and ideological conflict.
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The Question is a 1977 French film drama directed by Laurent Heynemann. It is an adaptation of the book La Question (1958) by Henri Alleg. It is a film that was critical of France during the Algerian War, and described methods of torture used by the French military.
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