Elise, or Real Life (1970)

Elise, or Real Life (1970) poster

In the middle of the Algerian war, Elise, from Bordeaux, “goes” to Paris to join her brother to earn her living in an automobile factory. There she meets Arezki, an Algerian nationalist activist with whom she falls in love. A chronicle of working life at the time and which highlights the extent of police repression against Algerians.

Director: Michel Drach
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Claude Zidi
Editing: Carlos de los Llanos
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Port Royal Films
Country: France, Algeria
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

working class, racism, working immigrants, love story, algerian diaspora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elise, or Real Life about?
In the middle of the Algerian war, Elise, from Bordeaux, “goes” to Paris to join her brother to earn her living in an automobile factory. There she meets Arezki, an Algerian nationalist activist with whom she falls in love. A chronicle of working life at the time and which highlights the extent of police repression against Algerians.
Who directed Elise, or Real Life?
Elise, or Real Life was directed by Michel Drach.
Who stars in Elise, or Real Life?
Elise, or Real Life stars Marie-José Nat, Mohamed Chouikh, Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Bisson, Catherine Allégret, Mustapha Chadli.
How long is Elise, or Real Life?
Elise, or Real Life has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Elise, or Real Life?
Elise, or Real Life is a Drama film.
Where was Elise, or Real Life produced?
Elise, or Real Life was produced in France, Algeria.
What are the themes of Elise, or Real Life?
The themes of Elise, or Real Life include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Social Commentary and Reflection.