Movie: The Neon Children

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Fanny Bastien
Fanny Bastien

Rachid Ferrache
Rachid Ferrache

Roumedienne Belrasi
Roumedienne Belrasi

Béatrice Zeitoun
Béatrice Zeitoun

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    Djamel and his deaf-mute companion Karim, both of North African origin, live in the middle of the materials they collect in their suburb. One evening Djamel rescues Claude, a young student who has been raped, and falls in love with her. They share a few moments of happiness despite the jealousy of Najet, in love with Djamel. Thus, they wake up together. But this budding love is soon broken by the differences that separate Djamel and Claude. This one sees itself taking back by force the chainette which he had offered to her. Shortly after, the young Maghrebi dies, victim of racism...

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    1991-05-12

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    10

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