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To Be Twenty in the Aures

  • May 12, 1972
  • 100 min.
  • Documentary, Drama, War
  • France
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

Original title: Avoir 20 ans dans les Aurès

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nomination

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winning rate

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win

Cannes Film Festival #25 - 1972

Award People Status
FIPRESCI Prize [Main Competition] René Vautier Winner

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