L'autre cote de la mer

1994. Having remained in Algeria after its independence, Georges returns to France for an operation. Tarek, his doctor, has lost all contact with his father's culture. A warm friendship develops between the two of them... Meanwhile, back in Algeria, the civil war continues to gather momentum.

Directed by: Dominique Cabrera (France, 1996)
Cast: Claude Brasseur (Georges Montero), Roschdy Zem (Tarek Timzert), Marthe Villalonga (Marinette), Agoumi (Belka), Marilyne Canto (Lisa), Catherine Hiegel (Maria), Slimane Benaïssa (Boualem)
Genre: comedy drama
Awards: selection (Cannes 1997), nomination (César 1998)