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Exiles Reviews

2004

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Zano and his companion Naima travel across France and Spain down to Algeria, where they might ultimately come to know the land their parents once had to flee. Enamored with their freedom, they let the time slip by, intoxicated by the Andalusia's sensuality, before they finally decide to cross the Mediterranean, reconstructing .. Read more

Starring	Romain Duris, Lubna Azabel, Leila Makhlouf, Habib Cheik
Director	Tony Gatlif
Genres	Drama, World Cinema

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- Tired of simply getting by in Paris, Zano (Romain Duris) suddenly suggests to his lover NaÃma (Lubna Azabal) that,... read more on Time Out
- 49803
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
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- - 7
  - 0
  Latcho Drom Director goes back to his roots
  
  Exiles tells the story of a second generation French-Algerian couple's journey back to their families' homeland and follows their journey across France... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 13 Apr 2007 at 10:27
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- - 0
  - 0
  Good film
  
  good solid movie, good pace to it, good acting and the female lead is a bit of hottie too!
  
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- - a customer
  - Hartlerpool, England
  - 07 May 2012 at 11:57
- - 0
  - 0
  not too sure about it
  
  I really like Romain Duris, that was my main reason to see this film...but I didn't like the story, I thought the script was dull, and because of it, Romain... read more »
  
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- 1082077
- - cbr
  - 8 reviews
  - Inverness
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 12:19
- - 0
  - 0
  Beautiful - a must see!
  
  In my opinion Exiles is one of Gatlif's best films. The soundtrack is cleverly synchronised with the cinematography. It is humourous and light-hearted in ... read more »
  
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- 977001
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 28 Mar 2011 at 13:52
- - 2
  - 0
  aDVENTURE TERRAIN
  
  I loved this film, it made me feel a bit wild for a while and watching it is definetly a sensual experience especially if your siitng comfortably with no lights... read more »
  
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  - Ruislip
  - 11 Jun 2008 at 10:40
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  - 2
  confusing at times
  
  Although not a lot happened and i did not get to see what happened in the end as the dvd was scratched, it had some great camera shots. Kept me interested all ... read more »
  
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- - flaminghair
  - 14 reviews
  - worthing
  - 30 Mar 2008 at 16:36
- - 2
  - 0
  Interesting story, but
  
  I liked the premise of the story, settled in France but travelling against the tide to Algeria to rediscover their roots, two lovers embark on a journey across ... read more »
  
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- 546566
- - a customer
  - London
  - 29 Mar 2008 at 20:15
- - 7
  - 0
  Excellent film that didn't quite click
  
  This is an excellent film, with fine performances from the two leads and the supporting cast. It has a brilliant sound track that perfectly mirrors the ... read more »
  
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- - rpopper65
  - 151 reviews
  - London
  - 29 Oct 2007 at 10:30
- - 7
  - 0
  Latcho Drom Director goes back to his roots
  
  Exiles tells the story of a second generation French-Algerian couple's journey back to their families' homeland and follows their journey across France... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 429624
- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 13 Apr 2007 at 10:27
View all members' reviews (8)

- - 7
  - 0
  Latcho Drom Director goes back to his roots
  
  Exiles tells the story of a second generation French-Algerian couple's journey back to their families' homeland and follows their journey across France... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 429624
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - London, England
  - 13 Apr 2007 at 10:27
- - 7
  - 0
  Excellent film that didn't quite click
  
  This is an excellent film, with fine performances from the two leads and the supporting cast. It has a brilliant sound track that perfectly mirrors the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 489040
- - rpopper65
  - 151 reviews
  - London
  - 29 Oct 2007 at 10:30
- - 2
  - 0
  Interesting story, but
  
  I liked the premise of the story, settled in France but travelling against the tide to Algeria to rediscover their roots, two lovers embark on a journey across ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 546566
- - a customer
  - London
  - 29 Mar 2008 at 20:15
- - 2
  - 0
  aDVENTURE TERRAIN
  
  I loved this film, it made me feel a bit wild for a while and watching it is definetly a sensual experience especially if your siitng comfortably with no lights... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 574839
- - a customer
  - Ruislip
  - 11 Jun 2008 at 10:40
- - 0
  - 0
  Beautiful - a must see!
  
  In my opinion Exiles is one of Gatlif's best films. The soundtrack is cleverly synchronised with the cinematography. It is humourous and light-hearted in ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 977001
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 28 Mar 2011 at 13:52
- - 0
  - 0
  not too sure about it
  
  I really like Romain Duris, that was my main reason to see this film...but I didn't like the story, I thought the script was dull, and because of it, Romain... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1082077
- - cbr
  - 8 reviews
  - Inverness
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 12:19
- - 0
  - 0
  Good film
  
  good solid movie, good pace to it, good acting and the female lead is a bit of hottie too!
  
  Report this review
- 1117239
- - a customer
  - Hartlerpool, England
  - 07 May 2012 at 11:57
- - 0
  - 2
  confusing at times
  
  Although not a lot happened and i did not get to see what happened in the end as the dvd was scratched, it had some great camera shots. Kept me interested all ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 546810
- - flaminghair
  - 14 reviews
  - worthing
  - 30 Mar 2008 at 16:36

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Critics' reviews
- Tired of simply getting by in Paris, Zano (Romain Duris) suddenly suggests to his lover NaÃma (Lubna Azabal) that,... read more on Time Out
- 49803
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
- Engaging and moving...free-wheeling, exuberant and heartfelt
- 41138
- - The Guardian
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
- A first-rate advert for the pleasures of living
- 41137
- - Sunday Times
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
- Compelling
- 41139
- - Time Out
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26

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  Zano and his companion Naima travel across France and Spain down to Algeria, where they might ultimately come to know the land their parents once had to flee. Enamored with their freedom, they let the time slip by, intoxicated by the Andalusia's sensuality, before they finally decide to cross the ...