

In the early 1970s, Lakhdar, an Algerian peasant, is forced to leave his desert land and his family for France, but immigration weighs on him and he dreams of returning. This day arrives, he walks in Paris, events decide otherwise.

Sid Ali Kouiret
Lakhdar
Lead
Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)
Zohra

Athmane Ariouet
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Azzedine Medjoubi
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Mohamed Zinet
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Areski Nebti
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Youcef Meziani
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Kaci Ksentini
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Benamar Bakhti's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Le Retour is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”