Rent Days of Glory (2006)

3.6 of 5 from 184 ratings
1h 58min
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Synopsis:
1943. They had never set foot on French soil, but because France was at war, four young Algerian men, Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud and Yassir, enlisted in the French army along with 130,00 other 'indigenous soldiers', to liberate the 'fatherland' from the Nazi enemy. Days of Glory chronicles the story of these forgotten heroes and the discrimination they subsequently faced from the French authorities. After seeing the film, French President Jacques Chirac agreed to restore veterans' pensions to the North Africans who fought along French troops during the war. A movie can make a difference...
Actors:
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Abdelkim Bouchareb, Abdelhamid Idjaini, Abdeslam Arbaoui, Francis Arnould
Directors:
Writers:
Rachid Bouchareb, Olivier Lorelle
Others:
Samy Naceri, Sami Bouajila, Roschdy Zem, Bernard Blancan
Aka:
Indigènes
Studio:
High Fliers
Genres:
Drama
Collections:
Acting Up: Top 10 Performances At Cannes
Countries:
France
Awards:

2006 Cannes Best Actor

BBFC:
Release Date:
27/08/2007
Run Time:
118 minutes
Languages:
French Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
24/09/2007
Run Time:
118 minutes
Languages:
French Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1, French DTS 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • An Introduction by Rachid Bouchareb
  • Q&A with Rachid Bouchareb
  • The Making of Days Of Glory
  • Historical Background
  • Theatrical Trailer

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Reviews (4) of Days of Glory

Pulsating war drama that asks some tough questions - Days of Glory review by Kurtz

Spoiler Alert
16/06/2008

General de Gaulle’s appeal to the French colonies to help liberate France from German occupation in the Second World War was answered by thousands of men who had never set foot in France and who came to learn at first hand about the ambivalent attitude of the colonial powers towards the “foreign” soldiers who fought alongside their men. It’s an excellent film which takes a cool look at notions of equality and race whilst delivering some gripping battlefield sequences amid the shattered landscapes of occupied Europe that echo the ending of “Saving Private Ryan.” At first the men are anonymous in their battle fatigues but by the end, as the unit is thinned down in time-honoured style, you care much more about their fate than their military masters seem to.

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Xenophobically passionate - Days of Glory review by JD

Spoiler Alert
25/05/2010

Few war films really capture the full flavour of the second world war. They are either too dramatic / heroic or their focus is too much about personality. This has the perfect balance of emotions. The oppression of overseas conscriptions is the second layer of the plot that keeps the film compelling but for me it is the very real feeling of being in a chaotic battle situation with death randomly about and a sense of helpless under-preparedness. Fierceomly well acted.

1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Decent if Fragmented War Story Featuring North Africans in French Army - Days of Glory review by PV

Spoiler Alert
31/03/2022

This film tells the little-told story of the members of the colonies who fought for the European powers against Nazi Germany.

The end of this film (no spoilers) reveals some shocking information. A necessary film to make.

As a film it is rather fragmentary and bitty, all leading up to the final campaign in France. (Alsace).

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