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Barbès, little Algérie

2024·Movie
1h 33min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Malek, in his forties, single, has just moved to Montmartre and will soon welcome his nephew Ryiad, who has just arrived from Algeria, into his home. Together they discover Barbès, the neighborhood of the Algerian community, very lively, despite the current health crisis. His meetings with local figures will allow Malek to find a part of himself that he had buried, and to reconcile with his origins.
Cultural IdentityImmigrant ExperienceParisian CommunityFamily ReunificationSlice-of-Life DramaGentle & ObservationalCross-Generational ThemesContemporary RealismSubtle Humor

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Barbès, little Algérie worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Barbès, little Algérie?

1 h 33 min

Barbès, little Algérie runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Barbès, little Algérie in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.