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The Refusal

10.019821h 38mMovieDrama

In 1971, the Algerian government nationalized hydrocarbons. The consequences of this decision on the community of Algerians in France are numerous. The Galti family is prey to these economic problems. The father, Khaled, former member of…

DirectorMohamed Bouamari
WriterMohamed Bouamari
ProducerMustapha Nia

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Cast · Directed by Mohamed Bouamari

FOFettouma Ousliha-Bouamari
Fettouma Ousliha-Bouamari
RO
Rachid Ould-Mohand
DADjamel Allam
Djamel Allam
JBJoël Barbouth
Joël Barbouth
AM
Ahmed Mazouz
MN
Mustapha Neggache
GT
Gérard Tallet
FG
Fatima-Zohra Guelli

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