Storyline

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…

Key Information

Director Malek Bensmaïl
Writers Malek Bensmaïl
Rating 10.0/10
Language FR

Frequently Asked Questions

Holidays Despite All was released on January 1, 2001.

The runtime of Holidays Despite All is 1h 10m.

Holidays Despite All is a Documentary movie.

Holidays Despite All has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Holidays Despite All is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Holidays Despite All was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.

Holidays Despite All is originally in French.