To Be Twenty in the Aures(1972)
Avoir vingt ans dans les Aurès
To Be Twenty in the Aures Synopsis
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.
To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972) is a drama and war film directed by René Vautier, released on May 12, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Philippe Léotard, Hamid Djellouli, Alexandre Arcady and Jean-Michel Ribes. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- René Vautier
- Writers:
- René Vautier
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Clément
- Composer:
- Yves Branellec
- Production:
- Unité Production Cinématographique Bretagne
- Status:
- Released
To Be Twenty in the Aures Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philippe Léotard
as Lieutenant Perrin
- Hamid Djellouli
Hamid Djellouli
as Youssef
Alexandre Arcady
as Noël
Jean-Michel Ribes
as Priest
Jacques Canselier
as Coco
Jean-Jacques Moreau
as Jacques
Michel Elias
as Robert, teacher
Philippe Brizard
as La Marie
- Yves Branellec
Yves Branellec
as Youenn
- Charles Trétout
Charles Trétout
as Charles
- Pierre Vautier
Pierre Vautier
as Pierrick
- Alain Vautier
Alain Vautier
as Lanick
Key crew
Directed by René Vautier, written by René Vautier.
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To Be Twenty in the Aures Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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To Be Twenty in the Aures – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be Twenty in the Aures online?
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To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972) is available to stream on Tenk. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Be Twenty in the Aures?
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The main cast of To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972) includes Philippe Léotard, Hamid Djellouli, Alexandre Arcady, Jean-Michel Ribes and Jacques Canselier. The film was directed by René Vautier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be Twenty in the Aures released?
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To Be Twenty in the Aures was released on May 12, 1972 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is To Be Twenty in the Aures worth watching?
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To Be Twenty in the Aures (1972) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.