Rosans, Bitter Honey
In 1963, Rosans, a village in the Hautes-Alpes region depopulated by the rural exodus, welcomed Harkis (military soldiers) forced to leave Algeria for supporting France during the Algerian War. Around thirty families settled in a camp below Rosans. Nearly half a century after their arrival, first- and second-generation Harkis and native Rosanais recount their experiences of this culture clash, often painful, sometimes happy. Language barriers, religious differences, living in barracks for 14 years, and unemployment were all obstacles to overcome in order to be accepted and then achieve mutual enrichment. Enriched with archive footage to explain the historical context of the time, the film seeks above all to express feelings and unspoken words.
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Rémi Nelson Borel Director
First release January 1, 2011 · Produced in France · Original title Rosans, Miel Amer
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La Forge aux Utopies
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France
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Original title
Rosans, Miel Amer
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · January 1, 2011
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France
March 20, 2012 · TV
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