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My Neighbours

June 1, 1971 0h 35m

Originally released in 1971. My Neighbours is a documentary film. directed by Med Hondo. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

African migrants in Paris talk about everyday life and racism on the labour and housing markets. The chanson from which the film takes its title sings of misery on people’s own doorstep. Hondo then switches to another mode to continue his analysis of social conditions: never has the post-colonial state of the world been summarised as succinctly as in the closing animated sequence.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 0h 35m 35 minutes total
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Neighbours about?

African migrants in Paris talk about everyday life and racism on the labour and housing markets. The chanson from which the film takes its title sings of misery on people’s own doorstep. Hondo th...

Who directed My Neighbours?

My Neighbours was directed by Med Hondo.

How long is My Neighbours?

My Neighbours has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).

When was My Neighbours released?

My Neighbours was released on June 1, 1971 in theaters.