Outside the Law

Original title: Hors la loi

20102010
RR
2h 18m

Hors la loi (2010)

A drama about the Algerian struggle for independence from France after WWII, in which three brothers reunite for a common belief.

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A drama about the Algerian struggle for independence from France after WWII.A drama about the Algerian struggle for independence from France after WWII.A drama about the Algerian struggle for independence from France after WWII.

Director
- Rachid Bouchareb
Writers
- Rachid Bouchareb(screenplay)
- Olivier Lorelle
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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Outside the Law

Outside the Law

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Chafia Boudraa and Jamel Debbouze in Hors la loi (2010)

Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, and Roschdy Zem in Hors la loi (2010)

Jamel Debbouze in Hors la loi (2010)

Jamel Debbouze and Roschdy Zem in Hors la loi (2010)

Bernard Blancan and Sami Bouajila in Hors la loi (2010)

Roschdy Zem in Hors la loi (2010)

Olivier Sa in Hors la loi (2010)

Sami Bouajila, Jamel Debbouze, and Roschdy Zem in Hors la loi (2010)

Days of Glory

7.0

Footnote

7.1

War Witch

7.1

Outside the Law

4.3

Outside the Law

Ajami

7.3

Beaufort

6.7

In a Better World

7.6

In a Better World

La teta asustada

6.7

La teta asustada

The Missing Picture

7.4

The Missing Picture

London River

6.8

The Roundup

7.1

Omar Killed Me

6.7

After losing their family home in Algeria, three brothers and their mother are scattered across the globe. Messaoud joins the French army fighting in Indochina; Abdelkader becomes a leader of the Algerian independence movement in France and Saïd moves to Paris to make his fortune in the shady clubs and boxing halls of Pigalle. Gradually, their interconnecting destinies reunite them in the French capital, where freedom is a battle to be fought and won. —Silenzio

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Taglines
- Three brothers. One destiny. Freedom at all costs.
Genres
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

Trivia
Algeria's official submission to the 2011's Oscar as Best Foreign Language Film.

Goofs
The French air force plane in 1953 in Indochina seems to be a today's Hercule C130, instead of a Noratlas that was used then.

Quotes
Le caïd: I have a court order. This land has been given to the colonist Mr Guérini.
Le père: But Kaid, this land belongs to my father and my ancestors.
Le caïd: Do you have the deeds?
Le père: What deeds? We have no documents.
Le caïd: Without the deeds, I can't help you. You must leave.
Le père: That's impossible. I was born here. My father was born here, like all my ancestors! My children too!
Le caïd: You have three days to leave.
Le père: If we leave, how would I feed my family?
Le caïd: It's the law. I can't help it.
[walks away]
La mère: [agitatedly] Are they crazy? We have to leave our land based on what a piece of paper says? I'll die here and be buried here!
[running towards departed policemen, shouting]
La mère: It's not fair! You're committing a sin! May God curse you! May God curse you! May God curse you!

Connections
Featured in Once Upon a Time in Algeria and France: The Making of 'Outside the Law' (2010)

Top review

A really good historical gangster movie.

I have to admit before seeing this movie i knew nothing about the Algerian struggle for independence from France. It's a subject that is quite topical considering the troubles we have seen in North Africa in recent times.

This film plays out like a historical gangster movie and considering it's length i really enjoyed it. There is loads of action and it is beautifully shot. There is some fantastic acting and really enjoy watching Jamel Debbouze who was great in Days of Glory.

It's not a surprise that i really likes this as I'm a big fan of foreign cinema and combined with a historical theme , i was always going to like it.

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valleyjohn
Oct 14, 2011

Release date
- September 22, 2010 (France)
Countries of origin
Official site
- Official site
Languages
Also known as
- 光榮時刻
Filming locations
- Algeria
Production companies
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Budget
- €20,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $96,933
Gross worldwide
- $3,470,487

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Runtime
2 hours 18 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- DTS
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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