To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1972, To Be Twenty in the Aures is a drama, war and documentary film directed by René Vautier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of refractory and pacifist Bretons is sent to Algeria. These beings confronted with the horrors of war gradually become killing machines. One of them did not accept it and deserted, taking with him an FLN prisoner who was to be executed the next day. International Critics Prize at the 1972 Cannes Film Festival. Copy restored in 2012
Who’s in it. To Be Twenty in the Aures stars Hamid Djellouli as Youssef, Hamid Djelloli as Youssef, Philippe Léotard as Lieutenant Perrin and Alexandre Arcady as Noël, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, To Be Twenty in the Aures has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Be Twenty in the Aures page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Be Twenty in the Aures tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Be Twenty in the Aures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Be Twenty in the Aures worth watching?
- To Be Twenty in the Aures holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in To Be Twenty in the Aures?
- To Be Twenty in the Aures stars Hamid Djellouli, Hamid Djelloli, Philippe Léotard, Alexandre Arcady and Jacques Causelier.
- When was To Be Twenty in the Aures released?
- To Be Twenty in the Aures was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.