The Colonel (2006)
"Mon colonel" (original title)

A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this ... See full summary »

Director:

Laurent Herbiet

Writers:

Costa-Gavras (story), Jean-Claude Grumberg,

Stars:

Olivier Gourmet, Robinson Stévenin, Cécile De France

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Olivier Gourmet	...	Le colonel Raoul Duplan
Robinson Stévenin	...	Le lieutenant Guy Rossi
Cécile De France	...	Le lieutenant Galois
Charles Aznavour	...	Le père Rossi
Bruno Solo	...	Le commandant Reidacher
Éric Caravaca	...	René Ascensio
Guillaume Gallienne	...	Le sous-préfet
Georges Siatidis	...	Le capitaine Roger
Thierry Hancisse	...	Commissaire Quitard
Jacques Boudet	...	Le sénateur-maire
Wladimir Yordanoff	...	Le chef d'état-major
Bruno Lochet	...	L'adjudant Schmeck
Hervé Pauchon	...	Le commandant de Villedieu
Christophe Rouzaud	...	Le général Bibendum
Philippe Chevallier	...	Le directeur de l'école

Storyline

A "Reformed Colonel" is found dead in Paris, a couple of decades after Algeria's struggle for independence was won from France. Lieutenant Galois is assigned the investigation of this murder. She receives the diary of Lieutenent Guy Rossi who served under The Colonel in Algeria in 1956, and has been reported as missing in action since 1957. The revelations found in Rossi's diary go far beyond The Colonel's actions in Algeria, and give an insight on how dirty Algeria's War for Independence really was.

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Plot Keywords:

colonel | algeria | french army | french algerian war | military officer | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | History | War

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Details

Official Sites:

Pathé [France]

Country:

France Belgium

Language:

French

Release Date:

15 November 2006 (France)

Also Known As:

Der Oberst und ich

Filming Locations:

Blida, Algeria

Box Office

Budget:

€3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

K.G. Productions, Les Films du Fleuve

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fictitious Colonel Duplan is based on three real-life French officers.

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Soundtracks

"L'amour est un bouquet de violettes"
Lyrics by Mireille Brocey and Francis Lopez
Performed by Luis Mariano

User Reviews

Captivating!

I attended the World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Incredibly shot, marvelous acting and a story that will make you think strongly not only about the situation then but of the situation in our current day world. Costa-Gavras' script (co-written with Jean-Claude Grumberg) is tight and stimulating.

I really hope to see this movie in theatres soon for every one to enjoy.

Terrific final cameo with Aznavour!

Congratulations guys.