Holidays Despite All (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2001, Holidays Despite All is a documentary film directed by Malek Bensmaïl, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Immigrated to the Paris region since 1964, Kader decides to spend the summer holidays with his family in his native village, not far from Algiers. These few weeks, so eagerly awaited by both sides, constitute a special moment full of strong emotions. The camera follows the family in their meetings, their reunions, their difficulties, their visions of the country and its region, the celebrations, the weddings, their return to France... This film raises many questions. Within this family itself, between those who stayed in the country and those who emigrated to France, how do we perceive the situation in Algeria? What hopes do each of them have for their country? What about the Franco-Algerian relationship? Contemporary immigration? The desire for exile of Algerians today? Different discourses on both sides of the Mediterranean? The desires of each of them...
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Holidays Despite All sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holidays Despite All page.
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- Where can I watch Holidays Despite All (2001)?
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- Is Holidays Despite All worth watching?
- Holidays Despite All holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Holidays Despite All released?
- Holidays Despite All was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.