De guerre lasse (2014)
Directed by Olivier Panchot

Drama / Crime / Thriller

Film Synopsis

Alex, the son of a pied-noir Marseille gangster, enlists in the Foreign Legion to escape a vendetta with the Corsican Mafia.   Four years later, Alex deserts and returns to Marseille hoping to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart Katia.  But things have changed a lot since he was away.  His father has retired, allowing the Corsicans and the gangs of the northern district to take control of the city.  Alex's resolve is about to upset this delicate equilibrium and put his family in the greatest of danger...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Olivier Panchot
  • Cinematographer: Thomas Hardmeier
  • Cast: Tchéky Karyo (Armand), Jalil Lespert (Alex), Hiam Abbass (Raissa), Sabrina Ouazani (Katia), Mhamed Arezki (Rachid), Alex Martin (Homme de main)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 94 min

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