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Faithful

Faithful

20226.21h 32m

Overview

1956. Algeria is a French colony. Fernand and Helene are madly in love. Fernand is an activist, fighting for independence alongside the Algerians. Helene is fighting for Fernand’s life. History will irrevocably change the course of their destiny.

Directed by Hélier Cisterne
Written by Joseph Andras, Antoine Barraud, Hélier Cisterne
Produced by Justin Taurand
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Top Cast

Vincent Lacoste

Vincent Lacoste

Fernand Iveton

Vicky Krieps

Vicky Krieps

Hélène Iveton

J

Jules Langlade

Jean-Claude

Marc Brunet

Marc Brunet

Pascal Iveton

Thomas Ducasse

Thomas Ducasse

Maître Albert Smadja

Jeanne Carré

Jeanne Carré

Joséphine Iveton

Raphaël Thiéry

Raphaël Thiéry

Maître Charles Lainné

Yoann Zimmer

Yoann Zimmer

Henri Maillot

Meriem Medjkane

Meriem Medjkane

Baya

A

Abdelah Besseghir

Chicki

Themes & Keywords

algeriacommunismfrench colonialismalgerian war (1954-62)freedom fightersmaghrebdjazairalgerian resistance

About Faithful

Faithful is a drama, romance film released in 2022 exploring themes of algeria, communism, french colonialism, algerian war (1954-62), freedom fighters, maghreb. Directed by Hélier Cisterne, it stars Vincent Lacoste, Vicky Krieps, Jules Langlade. 1956. Algeria is a French colony. Fernand and Helene are madly in love. Fernand is an activist, fighting for independence alongside the Algerians. Helene is fighting for Fernand’s life. History will irrevocably change the course of their destiny.

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