

At the outbreak of the Second World War, two friends, Mokrane and Menach, abruptly interrupt their studies and return to their remote native Kabylian village of Tagsa. While waiting to be drafted into the French Army they have time to woo. Mokrane falls for beautiful Aazi and soon marries her only to find out that she can bear no child. Menach, on his part, is stongly attracted to Davda, but the latter is already married to a rich merchant...Happiness does not seem to be in store for the two former students...

Djamila Amzal
Aazi
Lead
Djohra Bachene
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Mohammed Abbes
Akli
Kamal Abderrahmane
Metronotte
Samira Abtout
Davda
Said Amrane
Ibrahim
Mohad Chabane
Mokrane
Abderrhamane Debiane
Idir
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Abderrahmane Bouguermouh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Forgotten Hill is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”