Pierre and Djemila
Originally released in 1987. Pierre and Djemila is a drama film. directed by Gérard Blain. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean-Pierre Andre, Djedjigua Ait-Hamouda, and Abdelkader
Synopsis
Two teenage lovers are caught up in the thrill of forbidden love in this tragic romantic drama. Pierre (Jean-Pierre Andre) is a 16-year-old French lad who loves 14-year-old Djemila (Nadja Reski), the offspring of Algerian immigrants. Pierre's father is an Algerian war veteran who tolerates living with the immigrants at the low-income housing project as long as the two factions are separated. Djemila's older brother carries bitter hatred for the French over their invasion of Algeria. Both young lovers fall victim to the intolerance of their families when their relatives discover that the two are engaged in a passionate love affair.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Xanadu Film AG
- Séléna Audiovisuel
- Les Films Plain Chant
- Films A2
- Cercle Bleu
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pierre and Djemila about?
Two teenage lovers are caught up in the thrill of forbidden love in this tragic romantic drama. Pierre (Jean-Pierre Andre) is a 16-year-old French lad who loves 14-year-old Djemila (Nadja Reski), t...
Who directed Pierre and Djemila?
Pierre and Djemila was directed by Gérard Blain.
How long is Pierre and Djemila?
Pierre and Djemila has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Pierre and Djemila released?
Pierre and Djemila was released on June 2, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pierre and Djemila?
The main cast of Pierre and Djemila includes Jean-Pierre Andre, Djedjigua Ait-Hamouda, Abdelkader, Nadja Reski, Salah Teskouk.