The Other Shore (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1997, The Other Shore is a drama film directed by Dominique Cabrera, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. This film deals with the aftermath of the Algerian war of liberation. Georges Montero, an Algerian-born Frenchman, manages an olive canning factory in Oran. He travels to Paris for a cataract operation. Marinette, his sister, and Belka, his friend and a recent immigrant, want him to return to France permanently. Friction develops between the two friends as Georges is pressured to sell his factory. Friendship developed between Georges and his surgeon, who as a French Arab has severed ties with his culture and country of origin.
Who’s in it. The Other Shore stars Claude Brasseur as Georges Montero, Roschdy Zem as Tarek Timzert, Marthe Villalonga as Marinette and Sid Ahmed Agoumi as Belka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Other Shore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other Shore page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Shore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Shore (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Other Shore change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Other Shore worth watching?
- The Other Shore holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Shore?
- The Other Shore stars Claude Brasseur, Roschdy Zem, Marthe Villalonga, Sid Ahmed Agoumi and Catherine Hiegel.
- When was The Other Shore released?
- The Other Shore was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.