Exiles

Frustrated with the monotony of their lives in
Paris Zano (Romain Duris) and Naima (Lubna Azabal) decide to rediscover their
roots embarking on a journey from the French capital all the way to the heart of
Algeria. Along the way the two drifters will face the grim reality of a world
devastated by poverty, the rich history of a nation now living amidst ruins, and
a past they never knew existed.

A magical journey to a land forgotten by God Tony Gatlif's Exiles
(2004) is quite possibly the film that should have won the coveted Palm d'Or
award at the Cannes Film Festival two years ago. Instead the jury
only partially recognized this exceptionally well-made film by granting Gatlif
the Best Director Award.

Following a tradition he started long ago with his classic Latcho Drom
(1993), Gadjo Dilo (1997), and Vengo (2000) Gatlif has fil...
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