Poorly Extinguished Fires (1994)
1h 38m
Running Time
January 12, 1994Release Date
Poorly Extinguished Fires (1994)
1h 38m
Running Time
January 12, 1994Release Date
Plot.
A French army journalist bears witness to the atrocities of the Algerian war in 1962 in this gripping French war movie. It is based on the 1967 novel by Philippe Labro. The film begins in Paris as Jerome Carier, ready to embark to Algiers, is beaten and questioned about the politically sensitive photographs he has. The photos were sent to him by Francois, a friend stationed in Algiers. Francoise is trying to get the French and the Algerians to reconcile. Jerome arrives in the war-torn country and finds himself faced with unbelievable carnage. The French are behind most of it. Because he took the pictures, Francois life is in jeopardy. He is murdered and Jerome finds himself attracted to his girl friend, a radio station announcer. The film contains graphic pictures of the slaughter.
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Cast & Crew.

Manuel Blanc
Jérôme

Maria de Medeiros
Tweedy Bird

Hélène Vincent
Jeanne

Emmanuel Salinger
François

Rufus
Commander Perleau

François Négret
Seb

Christophe Malavoy
Captain Vergèze

Daniel Gélin
The gentleman from the beach

Simon de La Brosse
Travaire

Fabrice Desplechin
Sprague

Thierry de Peretti
Soldier in hospital

Serge Moati
Director / Writer

Didier Decoin
Writer

Jean-Jacques Zilbermann
Writer

Philippe Labro
Writer

Cléo Daran
Executive Producer

Jean-Pierre Fayer
Executive Producer

Youssef Lakhoua
Executive Producer

Philippe Perrin
Executive Producer

Hassine Soufi
Executive Producer

Jacques Guérin
Director of Photography

Georges Orset
Director of Photography

Mamade
Casting

Françoise Guégan
Costume Design
Details.
Release DateJanuary 12, 1994
Original NameDes feux mal éteints
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 38m
Genres
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