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Rosans, Bitter Honey

2011·Movie

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

In 1963, Rosans, a village in the Hautes-Alpes region depopulated by the rural exodus, welcomed Harkis (military soldiers) forced to leave Algeria for supporting France during the Algerian War. Around thirty families settled in a camp below Rosans. Nearly half a century after their arrival, first- and second-generation Harkis and native Rosanais recount their experiences of this culture clash, often painful, sometimes happy. Language barriers, religious differences, living in barracks for 14 years, and unemployment were all obstacles to overcome in order to be accepted and then achieve mutual enrichment. Enriched with archive footage to explain the historical context of the time, the film seeks above all to express feelings and unspoken words.
Historical DocumentaryHarki Community HistoryCultural Integration StruggleIntergenerational MemoryFrench-Algerian RelationsRural Depopulation ContextPersonal TestimonyArchival Footage IntegrationSocial Cohesion Narrative

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How long is Rosans, Bitter Honey?

1 h 0 min

Rosans, Bitter Honey runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Rosans, Bitter Honey based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Rosans, Bitter Honey in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.